Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Valdosta State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Valdosta State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,395 | $77,890 | -12% | #811 of 966 | #816 | $21,396 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,074 | $75,310 | -18% | #348 of 459 | #324 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $51,888 | $71,257 | -16% | #107 of 148 | #100 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $43,532 | $68,453 | -18% | #360 of 452 | #343 | $23,312 |
| International Business | $30,567 | $63,072 | -14% | #95 of 115 | #90 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $41,974 | $60,751 | -20% | #702 of 796 | #693 | $21,396 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $42,088 | $60,715 | +114% | — | — | $34,937 |
| Marketing | $41,483 | $59,865 | -14% | #392 of 516 | #374 | $24,080 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $23,364 | $58,630 | +7% | #145 of 610 | #139 | $25,043 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,377 | $56,047 | -18% | #934 of 1176 | #912 | $24,358 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $55,426 | -6% | #156 of 215 | #148 | $22,053 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,601 | $53,281 | -9% | #190 of 275 | #187 | $30,000 |
| Biology | $28,628 | $51,991 | -9% | #628 of 841 | #583 | $25,441 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,642 | $51,863 | +1% | #152 of 345 | #147 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,706 | $47,880 | -15% | #510 of 660 | #488 | $26,383 |
| History | $32,340 | $47,595 | -6% | #306 of 459 | #274 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $26,448 | $47,285 | -7% | #684 of 1027 | #609 | $23,719 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,576 | $47,035 | -26% | #546 of 565 | #532 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,398 | $46,593 | -16% | #569 of 660 | #580 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,692 | $46,155 | -3% | #424 of 680 | #448 | $23,250 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,121 | $41,622 | -14% | #471 of 576 | #458 | $27,536 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $30,802 | $41,619 | -11% | #8 of 9 | #8 | $29,974 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,441 | $40,044 | -25% | #446 of 476 | #449 | $28,788 |
| American Sign Language | $37,692 | $39,516 | -12% | #16 of 20 | #17 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,255 | $31,539 | -24% | #400 of 423 | #387 | $26,750 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $28,490 | — | — | — | — | $25,425 |
| Music | — | $27,357 | -36% | #264 of 268 | #260 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Valdosta State University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Room | $4,772 | |
| Board | $4,288 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,375 | $33,430 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,443 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,072 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,659 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,892 |
| $110,001+ | $16,028 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology