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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Public · General
Valdosta State University is a public institution in Valdosta, GA. With a 83% admission rate and 1,130 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 6,858 students, offers 28 programs with earnings data, and has a 41% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
83%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,130
Enrollment
6,858
Completion Rate
41%
Cost of Attendance
$20,202
In-State Tuition
$6,007
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,062
Programs
29
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 28 Programs
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Showing 28 of 28 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,395 | $78,057 | $20,202 | 3.5x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,074 | $68,023 | $20,202 | 3.1x | |
| 3 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,888 | — | $20,202 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,532 | $61,766 | $20,202 | 2.2x | |
| 5 | Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,088 | $40,295 | $20,202 | 2.1x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,974 | $62,981 | $20,202 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,483 | $45,861 | $20,202 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,377 | $55,405 | $20,202 | 2.0x | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,642 | $46,175 | $20,202 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,692 | $48,764 | $20,202 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,601 | — | $20,202 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | American Sign LanguageBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,692 | — | $20,202 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,398 | $46,049 | $20,202 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,340 | $38,990 | $20,202 | 1.6x | |
| 15 | Sociology and AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,802 | $43,809 | $20,202 | 1.5x | |
| 16 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,567 | — | $20,202 | 1.5x | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,121 | $36,872 | $20,202 | 1.4x | |
| 18 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,628 | $54,815 | $20,202 | 1.4x | |
| 19 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,490 | — | $20,202 | 1.4x | |
| 20 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,706 | $48,769 | $20,202 | 1.3x | |
| 21 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,576 | $55,175 | $20,202 | 1.3x | |
| 22 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,448 | $42,653 | $20,202 | 1.3x | |
| 23 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,441 | $44,444 | $20,202 | 1.3x | |
| 24 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,364 | $54,862 | $20,202 | 1.2x | |
| 25 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $21,255 | $31,168 | $20,202 | 1.1x |
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