Best Nonprofit Management Schools Near Valdosta, GA (2026)

Valdosta, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering nonprofit management programs, with tuition ranging from $3,314 to $10,274 per year for indexed 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 nonprofit management-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $79,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nonprofit Management Schools to Valdosta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nonprofit management 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.

#1

South Georgia State College

Douglas, GA 51.3 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,697
Avg net price $8,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA 142.1 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 54.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 9

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

#3

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 153.9 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 196.1 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 54.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 210.6 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 22.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 210.7 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 214.7 miles from Valdosta BOC Score 88.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nonprofit Management 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)
Social and Community Service Manager$67,910Valdosta, GA$76,908
Fundraiser$72,010GA statewide$81,552
General and Operations Manager$79,440Valdosta, GA$89,966

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nonprofit management schools are near Valdosta, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering nonprofit management programs near Valdosta. The closest is South Georgia State College in Douglas, GA (51.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Georgia State College (51.2 miles).

What are the highest-paying nonprofit management roles near Valdosta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nonprofit management-related roles near Valdosta are: General and Operations Manager ($79,440), Fundraiser ($72,010), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,910). 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 nonprofit management 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 nonprofit management?

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: August 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.