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 School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment 2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | No | 44 | 44 | 100% | — | — | — | $8,106 |
| Albany State University | No | 221 | 45 | 100% | — | — | — | $13,678 |
| Andrew College | No | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | $19,946 |
| Augusta University | No | 601 | 103 | 100% | — | — | — | $11,973 |
| Berry College | No | 147 | 23 | 100% | — | — | — | $24,605 |
| Brenau University | No | 349 | 76 | 99% | — | — | — | $21,715 |
| Brewton-Parker College | No | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | $18,930 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Yes | 116 | 23 | 83% | — | — | — | $29,100 |
| Clayton State University | No | 100 | 36 | 97% | — | — | — | $11,620 |
| College of Coastal Georgia | No | 125 | 31 | 97% | — | — | — | $12,085 |
| Columbus State University | No | 430 | 106 | 93% | — | — | — | $11,855 |
| Covenant College | No | 55 | 22 | 100% | — | — | — | $26,116 |
| Dalton State College | No | 198 | 66 | 100% | — | — | — | $5,776 |
| Emmanuel College | No | 73 | 25 | 100% | — | — | — | $17,148 |
| Fort Valley State University | No | 32 | 11 | 100% | — | — | — | $12,916 |
| Georgia College & State University | Yes | 736 | 216 | 97% | — | — | — | $20,958 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Yes | 366 | 83 | 96% | — | — | — | $12,344 |
| Georgia Southern University | Yes | 1545 | 338 | 98% | — | — | — | $15,463 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | No | 249 | 47 | 91% | — | — | — | $12,053 |
| Georgia State University | No | 1180 | 207 | 98% | — | — | — | $17,750 |
| Gordon State College | No | 202 | 38 | 89% | — | — | — | $9,272 |
| Kennesaw State University | No | 1407 | 331 | 98% | — | — | — | $18,586 |
| LaGrange College | No | 49 | 16 | 93% | — | — | — | $23,185 |
| Mercer University | No | 846 | 178 | 94% | — | — | — | $21,693 |
| Middle Georgia State University | No | 272 | 83 | 100% | — | — | — | $10,571 |
| Paine College | No | — | — | — | — | — | — | $14,699 |
| Piedmont University | No | 356 | 86 | 100% | — | — | — | $19,796 |
| Point University | No | 21 | 4 | — | — | — | — | $24,449 |
| Reinhardt University | No | 95 | 41 | 98% | — | — | — | $22,645 |
| Savannah State University | No | 84 | 16 | 94% | — | — | — | $9,611 |
| Shorter University | No | 261 | 83 | 100% | — | — | — | $17,463 |
| Spelman College | Yes | 17 | 16 | 100% | — | — | — | $43,920 |
| Thomas University | No | 291 | 59 | 100% | — | — | — | $19,605 |
| Toccoa Falls College | No | 53 | 13 | 100% | — | — | — | $22,359 |
| Truett McConnell University | No | 28 | 15 | 100% | — | — | — | $19,397 |
| University of Georgia | No | 1160 | 294 | 100% | — | — | — | $16,580 |
| University of North Georgia | Yes | 825 | 236 | 100% | — | — | — | $11,322 |
| University of West Georgia | No | 1084 | 263 | 98% | — | — | — | $15,749 |
| Valdosta State University | Yes | 607 | 137 | 95% | — | — | — | $12,221 |
| Wesleyan College | No | 33 | 7 | — | — | — | — | $12,117 |
| Young Harris College | No | 57 | 23 | 95% | — | — | — | $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.
- Dalton State College ($5,776)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($8,106)
- Gordon State College ($9,272)
- Savannah State University ($9,611)
- Middle Georgia State University ($10,571)
- University of North Georgia ($11,322)
- Clayton State University ($11,620)
- Columbus State University ($11,855)
- Augusta University ($11,973)
- Georgia Southwestern State University ($12,053)
- College of Coastal Georgia ($12,085)
- Wesleyan College ($12,117)
- Valdosta State University ($12,221)
- Georgia Gwinnett College ($12,344)
- Fort Valley State University ($12,916)
- Albany State University ($13,678)
- 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.
- Georgia Southern University
- University of North Georgia
- Kennesaw State University
- University of West Georgia
- 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