Morgan County offers a comprehensive, integrated, and synchronized education system from pre-k through postsecondary education. Pre-k through 12th grade has the primary goal of ensuring all children receive a High School Diploma. Secondary education is aimed at those desiring anything from a two-year technical degree to a four-year BA/BS degree. The local institutions of higher education throughout north Alabama support that endeavor. For those interested in continuing their education while being employed, there are several colleges within driving distance offering advanced degrees including:  Colleges & Universities Distance  Time  Calhoun Community College  11.04 miles  12 minutes  Alabama A & M University  29.69 miles  35 minutes  Athens State University  25 minutes  Drake State Technical College  22.67 miles  30 minutes  Oakwood College  25.69 miles  25 minutes  University of Alabama - Huntsville  24.24 miles  25 minutes  University of North Alabama  60.15 miles  1 hour 20 minutes  University of Alabama - Birmingham  90.65 miles  1 hour 20 minutes  Virginia College  25.54 miles  25 minutes  Wallace State Community College  35.15 miles  40 minutes  * All times/distances from intersection of I-65 & Hwy 67 Distance Learning Additional opportunities exist to pursue higher education through distance learning at most major colleges and universities throughout the nation.  Additionally,  Morgan County has an established relationship with the Auburn University Business and Engineering Continuing Education Program that offers distance learning master degree programs in both engineering and business. To contact Auburn University about this program call: Wanda Lambert, Marketing Director Auburn University Business and Engineering Continuing Education [email protected] (334) 844-5711