Best Mathematics Schools Near Waycross, GA (2026)

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

Waycross, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics 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 mathematics-related role is Statisticians at a median $115,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Waycross

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

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA 51.6 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,318
Avg net price $15,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

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

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#3

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

#4

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 94.7 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Albany State University

Albany, GA 108.1 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 128.6 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mercer University

Macon, GA 135.0 miles from Waycross
  • 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

#8

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 136.6 miles from Waycross
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mathematics Wages Near Waycross

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Mathematicians N/A
Statisticians $115,150
Actuaries N/A
Operations Research Analysts $76,220
Data Scientists $104,340
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,440
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,480
Financial Specialists, All Other $77,540

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 mathematics schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Waycross. The closest is College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, GA (51.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Southern University (90.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles in Georgia are: Statisticians ($115,150), Data Scientists ($104,340), Financial Specialists, All Other ($77,540). 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 mathematics 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 mathematics?

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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