Best Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Waycross, GA

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waycross, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering behavioral health science 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 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 Waycross

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Waycross, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waycross city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 98.9 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,716
Avg net price $18,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 211.9 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 212.3 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 228.5 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA 263.1 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,184
Avg net price $6,928/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia behavioral health science page.

Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Waycross

OccupationMedian 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.

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Waycross. The closest is Thomas University in Thomasville, GA (98.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Thomas University (98.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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 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 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 Waycross an affordable place to study behavioral health science?

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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Other Programs Available in Waycross

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Waycross:

Data verified: August 31, 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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