Colleges in Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta is located in the southern end of Georgia, approximately 20 miles from the Florida line. Lowndes is the county where Valdosta is located, and it lies on the Georgia-Florida border. Roads lined with palm trees and lawns filled with sand, Valdosta is filled with swamps and flat lands. The bustling city provides a multitude of restaurants, shopping and amusement for students and visitors. Students attending college in this city have three options: military college, technical institute or a liberal arts university.
  1. Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus

    • The Georgia Military College campus in Valdosta is a two-year public college. You can earn an associate's degree in arts, science or applied science. Programs of study include business management, education, family and consumer science, prenursing studies, general studies and criminal justice. There are more than 1,100 students enrolled in Georgia Military College as of 2010. The college has more commuter students who do not participate in the military program than those who are affiliated with the military, according to its website.

      Georgia Military College

      4201 North Forrest Street

      Valdosta, GA 31605

      229-293-6000

      valdosta.gmc.cc.ga.us

    Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

    • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, formerly named Valdosta Technical College, is a two-year public school offering technical certificates, diploma programs and an associate's degree in applied science. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has programs including business, computer science and digital media, health care, machine tool technology and professional services such as culinary arts and fire science. The mission statement found on the website of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College states that workforce development is its top priority. This college also offers Georgia QuickStart, customized workforce training for businesses and adult education courses.

      Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

      4089 Val Tech Road

      Valdosta, GA 31602

      229-333-2100

      valdostatech.edu

    Valdosta State University

    • Valdosta State University is a four-year public institution that offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in more than 90 programs, according to the school's website. As of 2010, more than 12,000 students are enrolled in this college that was founded in 1906. Valdosta State University was a women's college from 1922 to 1950, until it became a public college. Valdosta State has a nationally respected football program that won the NCAA Division II national championship in 2004 and 2007.

      Valdosta State University

      1500 North Patterson Street

      Valdosta, GA 31602

      229-333-5791

      valdosta.edu

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