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Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Statesboro, GA (2026)
Statesboro, Georgia is home to about 33,705 residents. Median household income is $42,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Statesboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Statesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Statesboro 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 Statesboro
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $58,960 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $52,030 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,290 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,480 |
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.
Statesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,705 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,884 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Statesboro-Area Cities With Behavioral Health Science Programs
- Pooler, GA – 38.3 mi away (23,744 pop)
- Hinesville, GA – 43.1 mi away (51,673 pop)
- Savannah, GA – 44.9 mi away (280,692 pop)
- Beaufort, SC – 62.1 mi away (53,086 pop)
- Hilton Head Island, SC – 62.3 mi away (75,328 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in Georgia are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,290), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,960), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($52,030). Wages for Statesboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Statesboro?
Pooler, GA is 38.3 miles from Statesboro 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 Statesboro an affordable place to study behavioral health science?
Statesboro’s median household income of $42,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Statesboro 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: 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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