Best Online Accounting Programs in Valdosta, GA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Valdosta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Valdosta has a population of about 55,222. Median household income is $45,849 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Valdosta, GA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Valdosta

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Valdosta. Distances are calculated from Valdosta city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Valdosta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 5.3 miles from Valdosta BOC Score50.7
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#2

North Florida College

Madison, FL 27.4 miles from Valdosta BOC Score67.6
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#3

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 39.9 miles from Valdosta BOC Score50.2
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#4

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA 58.7 miles from Valdosta BOC Score53.5
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#5

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 61.3 miles from Valdosta BOC Score63.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Valdosta

Valdosta is part of the Valdosta, GA metro area (BLS area code 46660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$73,420Valdosta, GA$83,148
Financial Manager$126,590Valdosta, GA$143,364
Financial Analyst$70,680Valdosta, GA$80,045
Budget Analyst$91,870GA statewide$104,043
Tax Preparer$49,330GA statewide$55,866
Tax Examiner and Collector$55,430GA statewide$62,775
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$44,540Valdosta, GA$50,442

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Valdosta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,222Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,849Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Lowndes County255 workers, 62 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Valdosta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Valdosta. The closest is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, GA (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Gateway College (61.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Valdosta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Valdosta are: Financial Manager ($126,590), Budget Analyst ($91,870), Accountant and Auditor ($73,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Thomasville instead of Valdosta?

Thomasville, GA is 41.5 miles from Valdosta and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Valdosta an affordable place to study accounting?

Valdosta’s median household income of $45,849 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valdosta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Valdosta

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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