Georgia · Education

Best colleges for Education in Georgia

Ranked by graduates a year

Augusta University, University of Georgia and Valdosta State University award the most Education degrees and certificates in Georgia: 172, 54 and 26 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Georgia colleges offer Education and award 288 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…

Institutions
12
offering CIP 13.01
States & territories
56
with a program page
Degrees / yr
288
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,535
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$57,190
BLS OEWS May 2025

12 institutions offering Education in Georgia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Augusta University
Augusta Public
—17249%——
2University of Georgia
Athens Public
—5490%——
3Valdosta State University
Valdosta Public
—2642%——
4Morehouse College
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
—1059%$36,431—
5LaGrange College
Lagrange Private not-for-profit
—547%$19,283—
6Piedmont University
Demorest Private not-for-profit
—547%$20,049—
7Clayton State University
Morrow Public
—440%——
8Georgia State University
Atlanta Public
—453%——
9Albany State University
Albany Public
—331%——
10Covenant College
Lookout Mountain Private not-for-profit
—371%$22,535—
11Brewton-Parker Christian University
Mount Vernon Private not-for-profit
—121%$22,628—
12Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs Private not-for-profit
—142%$19,204—

Colleges awarding the most Education degrees in Georgia

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Augusta University
Augusta Public
172Not reported
2University of Georgia
Athens Public
54Not reported
3Valdosta State University
Valdosta Public
26Not reported
4Morehouse College
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
10Not reported
5LaGrange College
Lagrange Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
6Piedmont University
Demorest Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
7Clayton State University
Morrow Public
4Not reported
8Georgia State University
Atlanta Public
4Not reported
9Albany State University
Albany Public
3Not reported
10Covenant College
Lookout Mountain Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
Show the other 2 Georgia colleges offering Education
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Brewton-Parker Christian UniversityMount VernonPrivate not-for-profit1
Emmanuel UniversityFranklin SpringsPrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,090
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

What Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
1,750
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$57,190
median $62,510
Best-paying metro
$67,790
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Related careers

Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$57,190 avg · 1,750 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Education programs in Georgia.

Which Georgia colleges award the most Education degrees?+

Augusta University (172 graduates a year), University of Georgia (54 graduates a year) and Valdosta State University (26 graduates a year) award the most Education degrees and certificates in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Georgia colleges offer Education.

How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Georgia is $57,190 (median $62,510), across about 1,750 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Education program?+

The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, learning strategies, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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