Best Public Administration Schools Near Thomasville, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Thomasville, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $6,124 to $20,801 per year for indexed 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 public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $103,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Thomasville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Thomasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Thomasville 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 Thomasville. 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

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 40.9 miles from Thomasville
  • 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

#2

Albany State University

Albany, GA 51.3 miles from Thomasville
  • 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

#3

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 161.1 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
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: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 169.3 miles from Thomasville
  • 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

#5

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 187.4 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

South University-Savannah Online

Savannah, GA 187.4 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
16.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,049/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 190.4 miles from Thomasville
  • 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

#8

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 191.4 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Administration Wages Near Thomasville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$73,290
Urban and Regional Planner$80,030
General and Operations Manager$103,730
Management Analyst$99,600

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Thomasville, GA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Thomasville. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (33.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albany State University (51.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles in Georgia are: General and Operations Manager ($103,730), Management Analyst ($99,600), Urban and Regional Planner ($80,030). 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 public administration 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 public administration?

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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Other Programs Available in Thomasville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Thomasville:

Data verified: August 31, 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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