Best Online Healthcare Programs in Valdosta, GA (2026)

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

Valdosta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Valdosta has a population of about 55,222. 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 the Valdosta, GA metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $106,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Valdosta

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

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 Valdosta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 5.3 miles from Valdosta BOC Score50.7
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#2

North Florida College

Madison, FL 27.4 miles from Valdosta BOC Score67.6
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#3

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 39.9 miles from Valdosta BOC Score50.2
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#4

Riveroak Technical College

Live Oak, FL 42.8 miles from Valdosta BOC Score46.3
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#5

Big Bend Technical College

Perry, FL 53.8 miles from Valdosta BOC Score62.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia healthcare page.

Healthcare 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$106,880Valdosta, GA$121,042
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$70,170GA statewide$79,468
Medical Records Specialist$46,770Valdosta, GA$52,967
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$34,980Valdosta, GA$39,615
Healthcare Social Worker$50,680Valdosta, GA$57,395
Epidemiologist$70,880GA statewide$80,272

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

MetricValueSource
Population55,222Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,849Census 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
Healthcare-related employment in Lowndes County5,009 workers, 419 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Valdosta, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Valdosta. The closest is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, GA (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Big Bend Technical College (53.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Valdosta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Valdosta are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($106,880), Epidemiologist ($70,880), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($70,170). 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 healthcare 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 healthcare?

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: 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.

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