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Georgia Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide

This page is a guide for current and future teachers looking for teaching schools in Georgia. Many colleges and universities in Georgia offer degree programs to prepare aspiring teachers for a career in education. For more information, scroll down to find a table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs and lists of the most affordable and top-rated teaching programs in the state.

Table of Contents

GA Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
17 Affordable GA Bachelor’s in Education Programs
Top-Ranked Georgia Education Programs
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
Best Online M.Ed. Programs
US News Best Graduate Education Programs
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education

Comparison of Georgia Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs

The table below compares 54 Georgia teacher preparation programs across key factors. All listed institutions are not-for-profit and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.

Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Georgia traditional certification guide and our Georgia alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.

State-Approved SchoolCAEP Accred.?1Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment 2Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2Net Price3
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeNo4444100%$8,106
Albany State UniversityNo22145100%$13,678
Andrew CollegeNo5$19,946
Augusta UniversityNo601103100%$11,973
Berry CollegeNo14723100%$24,605
Brenau UniversityNo3497699%$21,715
Brewton-Parker CollegeNo155$18,930
Clark Atlanta UniversityYes1162383%$29,100
Clayton State UniversityNo1003697%$11,620
College of Coastal GeorgiaNo1253197%$12,085
Columbus State UniversityNo43010693%$11,855
Covenant CollegeNo5522100%$26,116
Dalton State CollegeNo19866100%$5,776
Emmanuel CollegeNo7325100%$17,148
Fort Valley State UniversityNo3211100%$12,916
Georgia College & State UniversityYes73621697%$20,958
Georgia Gwinnett CollegeYes3668396%$12,344
Georgia Southern UniversityYes154533898%$15,463
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityNo2494791%$12,053
Georgia State UniversityNo118020798%$17,750
Gordon State CollegeNo2023889%$9,272
Kennesaw State UniversityNo140733198%$18,586
LaGrange CollegeNo491693%$23,185
Mercer UniversityNo84617894%$21,693
Middle Georgia State UniversityNo27283100%$10,571
Paine CollegeNo$14,699
Piedmont UniversityNo35686100%$19,796
Point UniversityNo214$24,449
Reinhardt UniversityNo954198%$22,645
Savannah State UniversityNo841694%$9,611
Shorter UniversityNo26183100%$17,463
Spelman CollegeYes1716100%$43,920
Thomas UniversityNo29159100%$19,605
Toccoa Falls CollegeNo5313100%$22,359
Truett McConnell UniversityNo2815100%$19,397
University of GeorgiaNo1160294100%$16,580
University of North GeorgiaYes825236100%$11,322
University of West GeorgiaNo108426398%$15,749
Valdosta State UniversityYes60713795%$12,221
Wesleyan CollegeNo337$12,117
Young Harris CollegeNo572395%$20,704

  • — indicates none or not applicable.
  • N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.

Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Georgia

Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These 17 most affordable schools have a net price under $17,000.

  1. Dalton State College ($5,776)
  2. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($8,106)
  3. Gordon State College ($9,272)
  4. Savannah State University ($9,611)
  5. Middle Georgia State University ($10,571)
  6. University of North Georgia ($11,322)
  7. Clayton State University ($11,620)
  8. Columbus State University ($11,855)
  9. Augusta University ($11,973)
  10. Georgia Southwestern State University ($12,053)
  11. College of Coastal Georgia ($12,085)
  12. Wesleyan College ($12,117)
  13. Valdosta State University ($12,221)
  14. Georgia Gwinnett College ($12,344)
  15. Fort Valley State University ($12,916)
  16. Albany State University ($13,678)
  17. Paine College ($14,699)3

Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Georgia

Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Georgia

Our list of the top 17 bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (100%)
  • Albany State University (100%)
  • Augusta University (100%)
  • Berry College (100%)
  • Covenant College (100%)
  • Dalton State College (100%)
  • Emmanuel College (100%)
  • Fort Valley State University (100%)
  • Middle Georgia State University (100%)
  • Piedmont University (100%)
  • Shorter University (100%)
  • Spelman College (100%)
  • Thomas University (100%)
  • Toccoa Falls College (100%)
  • Truett McConnell University (100%)
  • University of Georgia (100%)
  • University of North Georgia (100%)2

Best Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programs in Georgia

Visit our ranking of the best online Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Georgia to see the full list plus a breakdown of the most affordable schools.

  1. Georgia Southern University
  2. University of North Georgia
  3. Kennesaw State University
  4. University of West Georgia
  5. Georgia College & State University

US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2025

  • University of Georgia (#40 tie)
  • Georgia State University (#45 tie)
  • Clark Atlanta University (#147 tie)
  • Kennesaw State University (#153 tie)
  • Georgia Southern University (#166 tie)
  • University of North Georgia (#170 tie)
  • University of West Georgia (#190 tie)
  • Columbus State University (#198 tie)
  • Brenau University (#234-258)
  • Piedmont University (#234-258)4

Schools With Associate Degrees in Education

While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The 28 Georgia schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.

  • Albany Technical College
  • Andrew College*
  • Athens Technical College
  • Atlanta Technical College
  • Augusta Technical College
  • Brenau University*
  • Brewton-Parker College*
  • Central Georgia Technical College
  • Chattahoochee Technical College
  • Coastal Pines Technical College
  • Columbus Technical College
  • East Georgia State College
  • Georgia Military College
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College
  • Georgia Piedmont Technical College
  • Gwinnett Technical College
  • Lanier Technical College
  • North Georgia Technical College
  • Oconee Fall Line Technical College
  • Ogeechee Technical College
  • Savannah Technical College
  • South Georgia Technical College
  • Southeastern Technical College
  • Southern Crescent Technical College
  • Southern Regional Technical College
  • West Georgia Technical College
  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2025: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings