Best FinTech Schools Near Waycross, GA (2026)

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

Waycross, Georgia has 7 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,878 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 financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $131,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Technology Schools to Waycross

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

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.

#1

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 60.6 miles from Waycross BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA 68.6 miles from Waycross BOC Score 34.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,009
Avg net price $26,054/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 90.5 miles from Waycross BOC Score 56.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA 124.0 miles from Waycross BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,757
Avg net price $12,019/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mercer University

Macon, GA 135.0 miles from Waycross BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 136.8 miles from Waycross BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 138.8 miles from Waycross BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 138.8 miles from Waycross BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Financial Technology Wages Near Waycross

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$99,420
Software Developer$131,010
Data Scientist$104,340

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

MetricValueSource
Population13,813Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,398Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering financial technology 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). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Georgia are: Software Developer ($131,010), Data Scientist ($104,340), Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,420). 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 financial technology 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 financial technology?

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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Other Programs Available in Waycross

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Waycross:

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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