Best Human Services Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to LaGrange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near LaGrange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaGrange 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 LaGrange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA 51.2 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,871
Avg net price $8,105/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 61.4 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,993
Avg net price $38,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 74.6 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mercer University

Macon, GA 81.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Shorter University

Rome, GA 85.5 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,604
Avg net price $16,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 120.2 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Human Services Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,480
Social and Community Service Manager$73,290
Child, Family and School Social Worker$47,510
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$58,960

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near LaGrange. The closest is Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA (51.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shorter University (85.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Georgia are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,290), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($58,960), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($47,510). Wages for LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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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Other Programs Available in LaGrange

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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