Best Online Accounting Programs in Waycross, GA (2026)

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

Waycross, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Waycross has a population of about 13,813. Median household income is $37,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Waycross

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Waycross. Distances are calculated from Waycross 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 Waycross. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA 1.4 miles from Waycross BOC Score53.5
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#2

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 63.1 miles from Waycross BOC Score50.7
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#3

Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, GA 68.6 miles from Waycross BOC Score45.7
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#4

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 72.2 miles from Waycross BOC Score63.5
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#5

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 73.2 miles from Waycross BOC Score72.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Waycross

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$81,900
Financial Manager$166,790
Financial Analyst$99,420
Budget Analyst$91,870
Tax Preparer$49,330
Tax Examiner and Collector$55,430
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,350

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.

Waycross at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,813Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,398Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Ware County64 workers, 14 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Waycross. The closest is Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross, GA (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida State College at Jacksonville (73.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Georgia are: Financial Manager ($166,790), Financial Analyst ($99,420), Budget Analyst ($91,870). Wages for Waycross workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Brunswick instead of Waycross?

Brunswick, GA is 52.4 miles from Waycross 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 Waycross an affordable place to study accounting?

Waycross’s median household income of $37,398 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waycross 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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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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