Best Online Human Resources Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)

Saint Marys, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering human resources programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $150,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Saint Marys

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human resources programs near Saint Marys, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saint Marys city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Saint Marys. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA 30.0 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 39.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,318
Avg net price $15,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 90.2 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 18.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South University-Savannah Online

Savannah, GA 90.2 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 16.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,049/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

South Georgia State College

Douglas, GA 91.4 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,697
Avg net price $8,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 92.6 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 95.2 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 51.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,954
Avg net price $49,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 102.1 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA 115.3 miles from Saint Marys BOC Score 34.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,009
Avg net price $26,054/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia human resources page.


Human Resources Wages Near Saint Marys

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Human Resources Specialist$70,570
Human Resources Manager$150,700
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$66,690
Training and Development Specialist$67,320

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Saint Marys at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,271Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human resources schools are near Saint Marys, GA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Saint Marys. The closest is South University-Savannah Online in Savannah, GA (90.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Savannah Technical College (91.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human resources roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles in Georgia are: Human Resources Manager ($150,700), Human Resources Specialist ($70,570), Training and Development Specialist ($67,320). Wages for Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?

Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys and has its own set of local human resources programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Saint Marys an affordable place to study human resources?

Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Saint Marys

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Saint Marys:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.