Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia · Public · 2,684 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,017 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,021 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,502 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,571 |
| $110k and up | $16,914 |
| All families (average) | $10,338 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $45,033 | +$11,220 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,292 | +$11,479 | clears the bar | $29,556 | 2.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,411 | +$22,598 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $26,379 | -$7,434 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $26,285 | -$7,528 | falls short | $31,000 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $23,157 | -$10,656 | falls short | $37,250 | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $34,263 | +$450 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $42,601 | +$8,788 | clears the bar | $73,173 | 8.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $37,564 | +$3,751 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 8.3 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $49,365 | +$15,552 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,881 | +$11,068 | clears the bar | $33,630 | 3 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $54,144 | +$20,331 | clears the bar | $49,805 | 2.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $68,400 | +$34,587 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,345 | +$4,532 | clears the bar | $34,000 | 7.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 73% of students receive Pell grants · 41% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.