Best Online Nursing Programs in Thomasville, GA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Thomasville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Thomasville has a population of about 18,720. Median household income is $48,464 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Thomasville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Thomasville. Distances are calculated from Thomasville city center.

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 Thomasville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 2.2 miles from Thomasville BOC Score50.2
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#2

Lively Technical College

Tallahassee, FL 34.4 miles from Thomasville BOC Score34.6
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#3

Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee, FL 34.6 miles from Thomasville BOC Score58.9
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#4

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 37.1 miles from Thomasville BOC Score50.7
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#5

Gadsden Technical College

Quincy, FL 40.0 miles from Thomasville BOC Score67.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Thomasville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Registered Nurse$93,550
Licensed Practical Nurse$62,030
Nurse Anesthetist$224,630
Nurse Midwife$105,510
Nurse Practitioner$129,430
Nursing Assistant$37,680

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.

Thomasville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,720Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,464Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Thomas County557 workers, 23 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Thomasville, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Thomasville. The closest is Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville, GA (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gadsden Technical College (40.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Georgia are: Nurse Anesthetist ($224,630), Nurse Practitioner ($129,430), Nurse Midwife ($105,510). Wages for Thomasville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tallahassee instead of Thomasville?

Tallahassee, FL is 31.2 miles from Thomasville and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Thomasville an affordable place to study nursing?

Thomasville’s median household income of $48,464 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville 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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Data verified: June 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.

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