Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Waycross, GA (2026)

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

Waycross, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice 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 criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $134,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Waycross

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice 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.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice Wages Near Waycross

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Attorney	$134,830
Judge or Magistrate	$133,660
Police Supervisor	$80,120
Detective or Criminal Investigator	$65,430
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer	$58,120
Correctional Officer	$47,520
Probation Officer	$60,270
Forensic Science Technician	$63,600
Paralegal or Legal Assistant	$62,400
Information Security Analyst	$128,970

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

Metric	Value	Source
Population	13,813	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$37,398	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	16.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Waycross-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

Brunswick, GA – 52.4 mi away (54,213 pop)
Saint Marys, GA – 56.1 mi away (36,587 pop)
Valdosta, GA – 60.0 mi away (79,844 pop)
Hinesville, GA – 60.8 mi away (51,673 pop)
Fernandina Beach, FL – 66.0 mi away (27,371 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Waycross. The closest is Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross, GA (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brewton-Parker College (68.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Georgia are: Attorney ($134,830), Judge or Magistrate ($133,660), Information Security Analyst ($128,970). 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 criminal justice 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 criminal justice?

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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