Best Space Studies Schools Near East Point, GA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

East Point, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering space studies programs. East Point has a population of about 38,233. Median household income is $58,983 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Aerospace Engineers at a median $150,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to East Point

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near East Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Point 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 East Point. 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

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 7.5 miles from East Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 11.8 miles from East Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 12.2 miles from East Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 16.2 miles from East Point
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 66.0 miles from East Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 206.8 miles from East Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

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

Space Studies Wages Near East Point

East Point is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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)
Astronomers N/A GA statewide –
Physicists $144,870 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $144,725
Aerospace Engineers $150,220 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $150,070
Natural Sciences Managers N/A GA statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,080 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $102,977
Engineers, All Other $122,570 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $122,448
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $94,790 GA statewide $94,695
Physical Scientists, All Other $137,680 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $137,542

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.

East Point at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 38,233 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,983 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near East Point, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering space studies programs near East Point. The closest is Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Georgia (66.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near East Point?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near East Point are: Aerospace Engineers ($150,220), Physicists ($144,870), Physical Scientists, All Other ($137,680). 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 Atlanta instead of East Point?

Atlanta, GA is 7.0 miles from East Point and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is East Point an affordable place to study space studies?

East Point’s median household income of $58,983 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Point 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 East Point

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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