Best Environmental Policy Schools Near Valdosta, GA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Valdosta, Georgia is home to about 55,222 residents. 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 Georgia, the top-earning environmental policy-related role is Economists at a median $122,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Policy Schools to Valdosta

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

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

Environmental Policy 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)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,710 GA statewide $97,067
Compliance Officers $59,500 Valdosta, GA $67,384
Management Analysts $99,600 GA statewide $112,797
Economists $122,570 GA statewide $138,811
Political Scientists N/A GA statewide –
Conservation Scientists $69,240 GA statewide $78,414
Natural Sciences Managers N/A GA statewide –
Environmental Engineers $96,530 GA statewide $109,320

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying environmental policy roles near Valdosta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental policy-related roles near Valdosta are: Economists ($122,570), Management Analysts ($99,600), Environmental Engineers ($96,530). 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 environmental policy 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 environmental policy?

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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Other Programs Available in Valdosta

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Data verified: September 7, 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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