Best Spanish Schools Near Decatur, GA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Decatur, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Decatur has a population of about 24,470. Median household income is $140,480 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning spanish-related role is Writers and Authors at a median $81,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Decatur

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near Decatur, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Decatur 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 Decatur. 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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Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 0.1 miles from Decatur
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Decatur

Decatur 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)
Interpreters and Translators $60,420 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $60,360
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,670 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $79,590
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,133
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,490 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,415
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $47,920 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $47,872
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $78,460 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,382
Writers and Authors $81,990 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $81,908
Human Resources Specialists $75,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,335

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.

Decatur at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,470 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $140,480 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 77.3% 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 spanish schools are near Decatur, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Decatur. The closest is Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA (0.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morehouse College (7.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Decatur?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Decatur are: Writers and Authors ($81,990), Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,670), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($78,460). 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 Decatur?

Atlanta, GA is 7.3 miles from Decatur and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Decatur an affordable place to study spanish?

Decatur’s median household income of $140,480 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Decatur 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 Decatur

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Data verified: September 5, 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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