Social Work at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Master's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta State University Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 124 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $63,907 | $60,826 | #209 | $52,793 |
| 125 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $63,805 | $68,412 | #57 | $50,855 |
| 126 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $63,662 | $63,281 | #148 | $49,298 |
| 127 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,609 | $65,848 | #97 | $51,453 |
| 128 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $63,559 | $60,712 | #211 | $53,563 |
| 129 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $63,357 | $67,932 | #65 | $50,723 |
| 130 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $63,313 | $73,307 | #21 | $55,907 |
Other Majors at Valdosta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $96,299 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,927 | $69,013 | #243 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,918 | $59,167 | #586 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $81,195 | $55,065 | #95 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $76,119 | $68,380 | #36 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $71,449 | $67,508 | #42 of 302 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $71,246 | $68,514 | #42 of 82 |
| Public Administration | $68,427 | $43,810 | #176 of 243 |
| Psychology | $65,472 | — | #54 of 92 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $63,814 | $56,492 | #130 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,044 | $57,751 | #134 of 380 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,636 | $53,790 | #224 of 243 |
| Library Science and Administration | $53,915 | $44,126 | #37 of 54 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,995 | $42,694 | #188 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,453 one year after graduating and $63,609 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $48,021.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.