Georgia Teacher Salary
Rankings
Average Teacher Salary Rank: 17th
Starting Teacher Salary Rank: 14th
Salary raise last year: 3.8 %
Salary raise over 10 years: 42.1 %
Starting Teacher Salary Rank: 14th
Salary raise last year: 3.8 %
Salary raise over 10 years: 42.1 %
The state of Georgia comes in third on our comfort scale. This was figured by considering average teacher salaries compared with the cost of living in this state. Average salaries in Georgia are $48k, about $10k less than Illinois, but your dollar goes further because Georgia is more affordable.
Georgia's neighbor to the west, Alabama ranks 13th on our comfort scale with an average salary of $40,347. To the south, Florida ranks 26th on our scale, with an average teacher salary of $43,302 and a much higher cost of living. If you're considering becoming a teacher, definitely consider the state where everything is peachy!
How do salaries grow in Georgia?
Starting Salary: $34,442
Average Salary: $48,300
Average Salary: $48,300
Student/Teacher Ratios in Georgia, 2006
Number of Teachers: 107,807
Number of Students: 1,595,544
Students per Teacher: 15.0
Number of Students: 1,595,544
Students per Teacher: 15.0
Georgia teacher salaries vs. total education expenditures
Total Expenditures: $13,616,369,082
Teacher Expenditures: $5,015,828,482
Percent Spent on Teachers: 36.84 %
Teacher Expenditures: $5,015,828,482
Percent Spent on Teachers: 36.84 %
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Top Online Schools
Capella University
- MS - Integrative Studies
- MS - K-12 Studies in Education
- MS - Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
USC Rossier School of Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Arts in Teaching with Teaching Credential
- Master of Arts in Teaching with a Gifted Certificate
Post University
- Early Childhood Education
- A.S. in Early Childhood Education
- B.S. in Child Studies
Northcentral University
- International Education - Doctor of Education
- Global Training and Development - Doctor of Education
- General Education - Master of Education
Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - Without Certification
- Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation (Post-Baccalaureate)
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - With Certification
University of Phoenix
- Educational Specialist
- M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
- Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
Kaplan University
- MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)
- MS in Education - Educational Psychology
- MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)
The University of Liverpool
- Doctor of Education (Higher Education)
Stratford Career Institute
- Early Childhood Education
- Teacher's Aid
Concordia University Online
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum
Ashworth College
- Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Teacher Assisting
Western Governors University
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
- M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
- M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
Walden University
- M.S.Ed - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
- Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model
- Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based
Full Sail University - Online
- Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Jones International University
- M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
- M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration
American InterContinental University Online
- Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
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