Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia · Public · 6,622 undergraduates
Of 42 programs with reported earnings, 39 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,378 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,541 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,877 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,906 |
| $110k and up | $15,905 |
| All families (average) | $10,945 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,047 | +$22,234 | clears the bar | $24,358 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $62,044 | +$28,231 | clears the bar | $23,655 | 0.8 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $53,915 | +$20,102 | clears the bar | $31,554 | 1.6 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,490 | -$5,323 | falls short | $25,425 | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,285 | +$13,472 | clears the bar | $23,719 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $47,880 | +$14,067 | clears the bar | $26,383 | 1.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,593 | +$12,780 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $76,119 | +$42,306 | clears the bar | $20,324 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $40,044 | +$6,231 | clears the bar | $28,788 | 4.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,890 | +$44,077 | clears the bar | $21,396 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $56,636 | +$22,823 | clears the bar | $35,096 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,991 | +$18,178 | clears the bar | $25,441 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $59,865 | +$26,052 | clears the bar | $24,080 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,155 | +$12,342 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $63,609 | +$29,796 | clears the bar | $48,021 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 42 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.