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Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Brunswick, GA (2026)
Brunswick, Georgia is home to about 15,248 residents. Median household income is $34,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Brunswick
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Brunswick, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brunswick city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia behavioral health science page.
Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Brunswick
Brunswick is part of the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area (BLS area code 15260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $58,980 | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $67,252 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,030 | GA statewide | $59,327 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,770 | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $84,116 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $35,900 | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $40,935 |
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.
Brunswick at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,248 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $34,021 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Brunswick-Area Cities With Behavioral Health Science Programs
- Saint Marys, GA – 27.5 mi away (36,587 pop)
- Fernandina Beach, FL – 33.6 mi away (27,371 pop)
- Hinesville, GA – 47.9 mi away (51,673 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 52.4 mi away (24,741 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 57.4 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles near Brunswick?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles near Brunswick are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,770), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,980), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($52,030). 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 Saint Marys instead of Brunswick?
Saint Marys, GA is 27.5 miles from Brunswick and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Brunswick an affordable place to study behavioral health science?
Brunswick’s median household income of $34,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brunswick 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.
Learn More About Behavioral Health Science Programs
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Data verified: August 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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