Best Neuroscience Schools Near Valdosta, GA (2026)

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

Valdosta, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering neuroscience 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 neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $127,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Valdosta

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

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 142.3 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,317
Avg net price $12,724/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,650
Out‑of‑state$27,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 21

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

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#3

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 196.1 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 210.2 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA 210.5 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 210.7 miles from Valdosta
  • 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

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 212.1 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 212.2 miles from Valdosta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience 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)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,450 GA statewide $104,700
Biochemists and Biophysicists $85,680 GA statewide $97,033
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,060 GA statewide $108,788
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $88,020 GA statewide $99,683
Biological Technicians $52,420 GA statewide $59,366
Pharmacists $127,810 Valdosta, GA $144,745
Biological Scientists, All Other $96,820 GA statewide $109,649
Psychologists, All Other N/A GA statewide –

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 neuroscience schools are near Valdosta, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering neuroscience 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 neuroscience roles near Valdosta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near Valdosta are: Pharmacists ($127,810), Biological Scientists, All Other ($96,820), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,060). 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 neuroscience 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 neuroscience?

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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