Thomasville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $2,026 to $13,378 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 software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $131,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Thomasville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,674
Avg net price
$11,898/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,666
Avg net price
$10,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,544
Avg net price
$13,115/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,863
Avg net price
$12,361/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,354
Avg net price
$23,847/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 114
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,871
Avg net price
$8,105/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 50%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,257
Avg net price
$16,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 41%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Thomasville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $131,010 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $103,040 |
| Computer Programmer | $98,380 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,240 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 18,720 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,464 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Thomasville-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Tallahassee, FL – 31.2 mi away (252,825 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 41.5 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Tifton, GA – 50.8 mi away (24,463 pop)
- Albany, GA – 52.3 mi away (91,284 pop)
- Dothan, AL – 88.9 mi away (71,650 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Thomasville, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Thomasville. The closest is Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville, GA (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (37.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in Georgia are: Software Developer ($131,010), Computer Systems Analyst ($106,240), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($103,040). 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 software development 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 software development?
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: 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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