Best Health Science Schools Near Waycross, GA (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waycross, Georgia is home to about 13,813 residents. 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 health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $131,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Waycross

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science 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

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 128.4 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 198.7 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 212.2 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Waycross

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$131,910
Health Education Specialist$99,400
Health Information Technologist$70,170
Health Technologist and Technician$49,310

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

What are the highest-paying health science roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Georgia are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($131,910), Health Education Specialist ($99,400), Health Information Technologist ($70,170). 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 health science 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 health science?

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 25, 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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