Best Online MBA Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)

Saint Marys, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $15,100 to $26,995 per year for indexed 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 mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Saint Marys

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba 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.

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

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#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 92.6 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
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: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 102.1 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
49.1 BOC Score
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: 6

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

#3

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA 115.3 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
34.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,009
Avg net price $26,054/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 116.0 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 142.0 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,716
Avg net price $18,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Albany State University

Albany, GA 161.9 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA 180.0 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,757
Avg net price $12,019/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 183.7 miles from Saint Marys
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Saint Marys

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$103,730
Financial Manager$166,790
Marketing Manager$160,760
Management Analyst$99,600

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 mba schools are near Saint Marys, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Saint Marys. The closest is Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL (28.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trinity Baptist College (33.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in Georgia are: Financial Manager ($166,790), Marketing Manager ($160,760), General and Operations Manager ($103,730). 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 mba 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 mba?

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: 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.