Best Instructional Design Schools Near Waycross, GA (2026)

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

Waycross, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering instructional design programs, with tuition ranging from $6,124 to $20,801 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 instructional design-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $132,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Instructional Design Schools to Waycross

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

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 60.6 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.1 BOC Score
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: 74

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

#2

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 90.5 miles from Waycross
  • 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

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 139.1 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 198.7 miles from Waycross
  • 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

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#5

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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 221.4 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $16,482/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 228.5 miles from Waycross
  • 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

#8

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

Instructional Design Wages Near Waycross

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Instructional Coordinators $81,060
Training and Development Specialists $67,320
Training and Development Managers $132,120
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,510
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $24,780
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $110,200
Farm and Home Management Educators $33,510
Graphic Designers $60,250

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 instructional design schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering instructional design 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). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying instructional design-related roles in Georgia are: Training and Development Managers ($132,120), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($110,200), Instructional Coordinators ($81,060). 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 instructional 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 instructional 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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