Best Recreation Management Schools Near Calhoun, GA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Calhoun, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering recreation management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $17,800 per year for indexed 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 recreation management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $83,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Recreation Management Schools to Calhoun

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer recreation management 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

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 64.1 miles from Calhoun BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 27

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

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

Recreation Management Wages Near Calhoun

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$83,470
Recreation Worker$32,540
Lodging Manager$61,060

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 recreation management schools are near Calhoun, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering recreation management programs near Calhoun. The closest is University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA (64.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of West Georgia (64.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying recreation management roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying recreation management-related roles in Georgia are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($83,470), Lodging Manager ($61,060), Recreation Worker ($32,540). 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 recreation management 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 recreation management?

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

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Data verified: August 11, 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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