Is Fort Valley State University worth it?
Fort Valley State University is a public, four-year institution in Fort Valley, Georgia (small town). It awarded 440 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, biology sciences and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$28,523
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,844
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,666
Average net price
$10,338
Completion rate
41%
Completions (2024)
440
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,684
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $29,445 | $45,033 | 51 |
| Public Health | Master's | $40,170 | $54,144 | 43 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,379 | N/A | 37 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,677 | $45,292 | 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $31,173 | $56,411 | 37 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $22,410 | $26,285 | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $49,827 | $44,881 | 25 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $39,398 | $49,365 | 25 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $28,794 | $38,345 | 24 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $38,662 | $42,601 | 24 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $34,263 | N/A | 22 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $26,299 | $37,564 | 22 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $23,157 | N/A | 17 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Animal Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 24 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 24% | 1,383 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 1,085 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 613 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 455 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 373 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 372 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 330 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 240 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fort Valley State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page