Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public · Visit Website

Valdosta State University's campus is located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia. As one of the University System of Georgia's comprehensive universities, VSU offers a broad range of academic programs. A unique aspect of the university is its partnership with Moody Air Force Base, where VSU provides on-site courses.

Programs Analyzed
25
Avg Grad Earnings
$36,702/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
52/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$6,007/yr
Out-of-state: $17,062/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 51% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $9,443 $37,772 9.7x
$30K – $48K $10,072 $40,288 9.1x
$48K – $75K $12,659 $50,636 7.2x
$75K – $110K $14,892 $59,568 6.2x
$110K+ $16,028 $64,112 5.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $6,007 $24,028 15.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Valdosta State University

25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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86 $71,395/yr High 31.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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82 $62,074/yr Very High 27.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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73 $43,532/yr Very High 24.7x
Accounting and Related Services
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71 $41,974/yr Very High 25.2x
Information Science/Studies
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67 $51,888/yr Very High 20.6x
Business Administration
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67 $41,377/yr High 22.1x
Teacher Education
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61 $40,642/yr High 18.2x
Teacher Education
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61 $39,692/yr High 19.3x
Business Operations Support
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58 $42,088/yr Very High 15.8x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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58 $38,601/yr High 15.1x
Marketing
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56 $41,483/yr Very High 18.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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56 $35,398/yr Moderate 18.2x
Political Science and Government
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47 $26,576/yr Very High 22.0x
International Business
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46 $30,567/yr Very High 11.7x
American Sign Language
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45 $37,692/yr High 14.7x
Biology, General
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44 $28,628/yr High 21.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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44 $23,364/yr Moderate 21.8x
History
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43 $32,340/yr High 15.2x
Sociology and Anthropology
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40 $30,802/yr High 17.2x
Communication and Media Studies
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38 $26,706/yr High 19.3x
Psychology, General
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38 $26,448/yr High 16.8x
English Language and Literature, General
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32 $29,121/yr Very High 14.3x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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29 $25,441/yr Low 17.5x
Fine and Studio Arts
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29 $21,255/yr Moderate 12.0x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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27 $28,490/yr High 10.9x
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