Accounting Degree Programs in Georgia (2026)

Q: "How much do accountants and auditors make in Georgia?"

"The median annual wage for accountants and auditors in Georgia is $81,900, below the national median of $83,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $64,830 at the 25th percentile to $109,110 at the 75th."

Q: "How many accountants and auditors work in Georgia?"

"Georgia holds about 44,020 accountant jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 1,449,500, and BLS projects about 124,200 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34)."

Q: "Do I need a license to work as a accountant in Georgia?"

"Accounting work does not require a license, but the CPA credential does: it is issued by a state board of accountancy, and the Uniform CPA Examination is administered through AICPA and NASBA. The education requirement commonly exceeds what a bachelor's degree alone provides, and the exact rule is set by each state board and has been changing. Business programs may be accredited by AACSB, ACBSP or IACBE. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with your state board of accountancy before you enroll in any program."

Q: "Can I earn a accounting degree online while working in Georgia?"

"Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies your state board of accountancy."

Q: "What is the highest-paying area of Georgia for accountants and auditors?"

"Among Georgia metro areas with published data, Atlanta reports the highest median at $85,820 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "Is Georgia a good state for accountants and auditors?"

"On pay, the state median of $81,900 sits below the national $83,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.97 means the occupation is less concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live."

Updated July 24, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Accountants and Auditors in Georgia earn a median $81,900 per year, below the national median of $83,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The state employs about 44,020 of them. Licensing runs through your state board of accountancy.

Accounting Pay and Employment in Georgia at a Glance

Metric	Georgia	National	Source
Median annual wage	$81,900	$83,680	BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile	$51,830	$56,020	BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile	$64,830	$67,020	BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile	$109,110	$109,810	BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile	$145,960	$144,090	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment	44,020	1,449,500	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient	0.97	1.00	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)	not published by state	4.6%	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34

How Georgia Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country

The Georgia median of $81,900 sits below the national median of $83,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.

A location quotient of 0.97 puts Georgia slightly below the national average, so the occupation is a little less common here than in the typical state (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.

Where the Jobs Are in Georgia

Metro area	Median annual wage	Employment
Atlanta	$85,820	30,150
Savannah	$79,790	1,360
Warner Robins	$78,560	390
Dalton	$77,410	450
Augusta	$76,710	1,280
Athens	$75,900	570
Gainesville	$75,200	750
Brunswick	$75,060	270
Macon	$74,870	640
Rome	$74,640	240

Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Accounting employment follows the local concentration of corporate headquarters, public accounting firms and government offices.

Accountants and Auditors Wages by Metro Area in Georgia

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), accountants and auditors wages in Georgia vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	30,150	$85,820	$97,920	$56,490	$153,010
Chattanooga	1,940	$76,680	$83,350	$50,220	$125,050
Savannah	1,360	$79,790	$89,300	$52,340	$136,090
Augusta-Richmond County	1,280	$76,710	$84,730	$48,620	$132,140
Columbus	840	$73,640	$85,130	$47,020	$128,320
Gainesville	750	$75,200	$83,830	$49,990	$125,520
Macon-Bibb County	640	$74,870	$82,800	$48,010	$126,990
Athens-Clarke County	570	$75,900	$83,710	$47,600	$133,440
Dalton	450	$77,410	$82,380	$48,810	$129,750
Albany	390	$73,980	$78,180	$46,310	$126,520
Warner Robins	390	$78,560	$88,160	$52,580	$128,250
Valdosta	310	$73,420	$78,460	$45,870	$125,320
Brunswick-St. Simons	270	$75,060	$82,820	$44,960	$129,250
Rome	240	$74,640	$82,370	$48,880	$115,760
Hinesville	80	$67,800	$79,310	$43,520	$130,510

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

All Georgia Metro Areas With Published Data

Albany * Athens * Atlanta * Augusta * Brunswick * Columbus * Dalton * Gainesville * Macon * Rome * Savannah * Valdosta * Warner Robins

Licensing and Credentials in Georgia

Accounting work does not require a license, but the CPA credential does: it is issued by a state board of accountancy, and the Uniform CPA Examination is administered through AICPA and NASBA. The education requirement commonly exceeds what a bachelor’s degree alone provides, and the exact rule is set by each state board and has been changing. Business programs may be accredited by AACSB, ACBSP or IACBE.

Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with your state board of accountancy that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.

Earning the Degree While You Work

Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.

Schools Near You

Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page: Defines the local group
Graduation rate: 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry: 25%
Average net price (lower is better): 20%
Retention rate: 15%
Fully online availability: 10%

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