Best Online Engineering Programs in Waycross, GA (2026)

Waycross, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering engineering 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $161,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Waycross

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Waycross. Distances are calculated from Waycross city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Waycross

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

Other Waycross-Area Cities With Engineering 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 engineering schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Waycross. The closest is Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross, GA (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida State College at Jacksonville (73.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Georgia are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($161,470), Aerospace Engineer ($140,460), Chemical Engineer ($103,880). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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.

Learn More About Engineering Programs

• Engineering accreditation: what to look for
• Engineering concentrations and specializations
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• Main Engineering degree guide
• Online Engineering programs in Georgia
• Engineering programs by state

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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.