Best Online Social Work Programs in Waycross, GA (2026)

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

Waycross, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $26,189 per year for indexed programs. Waycross has a population of about 13,813. Median household income is $37,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $78,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Waycross

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Waycross. Distances are calculated from Waycross 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 Waycross. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 60.6 miles from Waycross BOC Score49.0
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#2

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 82.1 miles from Waycross BOC Score72.8
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#3

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 94.7 miles from Waycross BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$5,498 - $17,185
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#4

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 97.4 miles from Waycross BOC Score50.2
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#5

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 99.0 miles from Waycross BOC Score39.6
Published tuition$11,640 - $26,189
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Waycross

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$47,510
Healthcare Social Worker$62,420
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$52,030
Social Worker, All Other$78,260
Social and Community Service Manager$73,290
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,480
Community Health Worker$50,680

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.

Waycross at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,813Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,398Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Ware County105 workers, 11 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Waycross, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Waycross. The closest is Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (60.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Thomas University (99.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Georgia are: Social Worker, All Other ($78,260), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,290), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,420). Wages for Waycross workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Brunswick instead of Waycross?

Brunswick, GA is 52.4 miles from Waycross and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Waycross an affordable place to study social work?

Waycross’s median household income of $37,398 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waycross 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 Waycross

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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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