Okefenokee Technical College is on 12th Street in Alma and offers associate's degrees and certificates in business, health, public service, computers and other technical fields. The college had more than 2,000 students in 2011 and is part of the Technical College System of Georgia. Tuition ranged from $45 to $292 per credit hour in February 2011 and is based on the course of study. The highest tuition was for commercial truck driving. Financial aid is available to the college's students.
Altamaha Technical College is in Jesup, which is about 47 miles from Alma. The college is part of the Technical College System of Georgia and offers associate's degrees and certificates in business, health, computers and additional technical fields. The college had more than 1,000 students in early 2011, and standard tuition started at $45 per credit hour. Financial aid is available to its students.
South Georgia College is in Douglas, which is about 24 miles from Alma. It is a two-year college that offers courses in humanities, math, natural science and nursing. The college has a partnership with Valdosta State University, and so it offers a university entry program for Valdosta, meaning students may complete all developmental studies and college preparatory curriculum for the university at South Georgia College. In early 2011, tuition started at $73 per credit hour. Financial aid is available.
Waycross College is in Waycross, which is about 28 miles from Alma. The two-year college offers courses in arts, science and applied science. Training certificates are available in teaching, business and accounting. Waycross College is part of the University System of Georgia; students can take advantage of classes and participate in bachelor's degree programs through the system. In early 2011, tuition at Waycross College started at $77 per credit hour. Financial aid is available.