Waycross, Georgia has a population of about 13,813. The city’s median household income is $37,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Waycross. In Georgia, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,170 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Waycross city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA | 1.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA | 63.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia, GA | 68.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL | 72.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 73.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia technology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,920 |
| Information Security Analyst | $124,270 |
| Computer Network Architect | $132,300 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $94,100 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $77,940 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $57,160 |
| Web Developer | $75,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,170 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,813 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $37,398 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Technology-related employment in Ware County | 64 workers, 7 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Waycross. The closest is Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross, GA (1.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida State College at Jacksonville (73.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Georgia are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,170), Computer Network Architect ($132,300), Software Developer ($128,920). Wages for Waycross workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Brunswick, GA is 52.4 miles from Waycross and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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