Valdosta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $3,480 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Valdosta has a population of about 55,222. Median household income is $45,849 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Valdosta, GA metro area, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $64,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Valdosta
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Valdosta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Valdosta 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Valdosta.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,864
Avg net price
$614/yr
TuitionIn‑state$3,480
Out‑of‑state$6,048
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Valdosta
Valdosta is part of the Valdosta, GA metro area (BLS area code 46660). 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) |
|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,970 | Valdosta, GA | $40,736 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,020 | Valdosta, GA | $72,503 |
| Preschool and Childcare Center Director | $60,300 | GA statewide | $68,290 |
| Teaching Assistant | $27,440 | Valdosta, GA | $31,076 |
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.
Valdosta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 55,222 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,849 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Valdosta-Area Cities With Early Childhood Education Programs
- Thomasville, GA – 41.5 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Tifton, GA – 44.6 mi away (24,463 pop)
- Lake City, FL – 59.2 mi away (26,128 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 60.0 mi away (24,741 pop)
- Tallahassee, FL – 64.0 mi away (252,825 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Valdosta, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Valdosta. The closest is Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Gateway College (61.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles near Valdosta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles near Valdosta are: Kindergarten Teacher ($64,020), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($60,300), Preschool Teacher ($35,970). 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 Thomasville instead of Valdosta?
Thomasville, GA is 41.5 miles from Valdosta and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Valdosta an affordable place to study early childhood education?
Valdosta’s median household income of $45,849 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valdosta 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: July 30, 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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