Is Valdosta State University worth it?
Valdosta State University is a public, four-year institution in Valdosta, Georgia (small city). It awarded 2,496 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, teacher education and professional development and psychology.
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Federal context for Valdosta State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,761
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,067
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,361
Average net price
$10,945
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
2,496
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,622
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $57,751 | $62,044 | 236 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,377 | $56,047 | 164 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $26,706 | $47,880 | 132 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,395 | $77,890 | 130 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $44,126 | $53,915 | 115 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $53,790 | $56,636 | 108 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,692 | $46,155 | 104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $68,380 | $76,119 | 101 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,448 | $47,285 | 84 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $25,441 | $40,044 | 82 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $68,514 | $71,246 | 76 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $67,508 | $71,449 | 65 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,398 | $46,593 | 54 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,628 | $51,991 | 53 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $56,492 | $63,814 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 173 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 102 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 100 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 84 |
| Organizational Leadership | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 78 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 10,379 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 6,125 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,245 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 1,768 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,543 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,464 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 1,397 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 1,271 |
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Sources: federal figures for Valdosta 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.
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