Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Valdosta, GA (2026)
Valdosta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing 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 Georgia, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Valdosta
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Valdosta. Distances are calculated from Valdosta 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 Valdosta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
North Florida College
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Southern Regional Technical College
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Riveroak Technical College
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Big Bend Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
Nursing 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $74,360 | Valdosta, GA | $84,213 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $49,860 | Valdosta, GA | $56,467 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $224,630 | GA statewide | $254,394 |
| Nurse Midwife | $105,510 | GA statewide | $119,490 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,400 | Valdosta, GA | $132,956 |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,040 | Valdosta, GA | $38,550 |
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 |
Other Valdosta-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Thomasville, GA – 41.5 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Tifton, GA – 44.6 mi away (24,463 pop)
- Lake City, FL – 59.2 mi away (26,128 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 60.0 mi away (24,741 pop)
- Tallahassee, FL – 64.0 mi away (252,825 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Valdosta, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Valdosta. The closest is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, GA (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Big Bend Technical College (53.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Valdosta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Valdosta are: Nurse Anesthetist ($224,630), Nurse Practitioner ($117,400), Nurse Midwife ($105,510). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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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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.