Best Online Marketing Programs in Calhoun, GA (2026)

Calhoun, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Calhoun has a population of about 17,611. Median household income is $51,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $160,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Calhoun

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

#1

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA 19.8 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,251
Avg net price $5,012/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 19.9 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 63.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,800
Avg net price $22,320/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Shorter University

Rome, GA 21.7 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 37.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Reinhardt University

Waleska, GA 25.0 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 30.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,541
Avg net price $24,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 37.4 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 54.4 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA 55.3 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $18,318/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 60.1 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Marketing Wages Near Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$75,850
Marketing Manager$160,760
Public Relations Specialist$73,200
Advertising and Promotions Manager$133,810

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.


Calhoun at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Calhoun. The closest is Dalton State College in Dalton, GA (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reinhardt University (25.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles in Georgia are: Marketing Manager ($160,760), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($133,810), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($75,850). Wages for Calhoun workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dalton instead of Calhoun?

Dalton, GA is 19.2 miles from Calhoun and has its own set of local marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Calhoun an affordable place to study marketing?

Calhoun’s median household income of $51,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calhoun 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 Calhoun

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.