Best Economics Schools Near Waycross, GA (2026)

Waycross, Georgia has 4 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,022 to $47,830 per year for indexed 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 economics-related role is Economist at a median $122,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Waycross

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics 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.

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

Economics Wages Near Waycross

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Economist	$122,570
Financial and Investment Analyst	$99,420
Statistician	$115,150
Management Analyst	$99,600

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 Economics 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 economics schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering economics programs near Waycross. The closest is Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (60.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Southern University (90.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Georgia are: Economist ($122,570), Statistician ($115,150), Management Analyst ($99,600). 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 economics 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 economics?

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: 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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