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Best Online Human Services Programs in Athens, GA (2026)
Athens, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs. Athens has a population of about 137,582. In the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $68,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Human Services Schools to Athens
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Athens, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Athens city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia human services page.
Human Services Wages Near Athens
Athens is part of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area (BLS area code 12020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $36,560 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $39,185 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $68,260 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $73,162 |
| Child, Family and School Social Worker | $47,010 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $50,386 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor | $46,900 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $50,268 |
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.
Athens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Athens-Area Cities With Human Services Programs
- Winder, GA – 20.4 mi away (42,330 pop)
- Gainesville, GA – 35.3 mi away (154,859 pop)
- Lawrenceville, GA – 35.8 mi away (30,782 pop)
- Sugar Hill, GA – 40.8 mi away (22,197 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 44.9 mi away (29,331 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited human services schools are near Athens, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Athens. The closest is University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA (53.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennesaw State University (69.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying human services roles near Athens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near Athens are: Social and Community Service Manager ($68,260), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($47,010), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($46,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Winder instead of Athens?
Winder, GA is 20.4 miles from Athens and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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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Data verified: August 10, 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.
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