Best Higher Education Administration Schools Near Valdosta, GA

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

Valdosta, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering higher education administration 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 higher education administration-related role is Education Administrators, Postsecondary at a median $106,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Higher Education Administration Schools to Valdosta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer higher education administration 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.

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.

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

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#1

Mercer University

Macon, GA 138.4 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
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: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 140.0 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
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: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 214.7 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 216.1 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,587
Avg net price $12,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 64

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

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#5

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 240.7 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 257.6 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia higher education administration page.

Higher Education Administration 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)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $106,900 Valdosta, GA $121,065
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,330 Valdosta, GA $55,866
Instructional Coordinators $78,420 Valdosta, GA $88,811
Training and Development Specialists $46,150 Valdosta, GA $52,265
Education Administrators, All Other $96,510 GA statewide $109,298
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,510 GA statewide $70,793
Social and Community Service Managers $67,910 Valdosta, GA $76,908
Human Resources Specialists $55,260 Valdosta, GA $62,582

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

How many accredited higher education administration schools are near Valdosta, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs near Valdosta. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (66.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida State University (66.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying higher education administration roles near Valdosta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying higher education administration-related roles near Valdosta are: Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($106,900), Education Administrators, All Other ($96,510), Instructional Coordinators ($78,420). 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 higher education administration 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 higher education administration?

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

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

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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