Best Game Design Schools Near Waycross, GA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waycross, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering game design programs, with tuition ranging from $3,480 to $11,034 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 game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $173,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Waycross

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 63.0 miles from Waycross
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,864
Avg net price $614/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,480
Out‑of‑state$6,048
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

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

#2

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 211.7 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 214.6 miles from Waycross
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $6,696/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 234.4 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 237.7 miles from Waycross
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,479
Avg net price $2,457/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Waycross

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Software Developers $131,010
Special Effects Artists and Animators $81,390
Graphic Designers $60,250
Web and Digital Interface Designers $103,810
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,040
Writers and Authors $74,710
Computer Programmers $98,380
Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,940

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering game design programs near Waycross. The closest is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, GA (63.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (63.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in Georgia are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($173,940), Software Developers ($131,010), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($103,810). 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 game design 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 game design?

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: September 5, 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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