Cost of Valdosta State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,232 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,124 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,172 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,766 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $10,804 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $9,482 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,586 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,089 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,844 |
| $110,001+ | $16,261 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Valdosta State University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Valdosta State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 169 | $72,434 | $22,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 65 | $52,132 | $21,406 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 44 | $44,586 | $18,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 142 | $44,118 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 415 | $43,482 | $23,869 |
| Marketing | 93 | $42,695 | $22,563 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 42 | $42,670 | $25,991 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 77 | $40,590 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 175 | $40,020 | $21,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 32 | $39,083 | $25,000 |
| American Sign Language | 20 | $36,316 | — |
| History | 27 | $36,144 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 161 | $35,680 | $23,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 200 | $35,309 | $27,256 |
| English Language and Literature | 35 | $34,245 | $30,000 |
| Biology | 133 | $32,034 | $26,000 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 54 | $31,115 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | 268 | $31,040 | $22,888 |
| Information Science/Studies | 30 | $30,012 | $25,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 39 | $29,893 | $26,402 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 239 | $29,121 | $24,125 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 36 | $21,237 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 8 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 4 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 18 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 24 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 24 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 86 | — | $15,000 |
| Dance | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 83 | — | $21,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| International Business | 34 | — | $16,000 |
| Legal Support Services | 2 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Music | 45 | — | $27,002 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 55 | — | $20,375 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 45 | — | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | — | $18,500 |
Associate's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 28 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 30 | $69,699 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 108 | $68,420 | $26,376 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 143 | $62,460 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 340 | $61,393 | $22,780 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 74 | $60,886 | $35,876 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 141 | $60,377 | $21,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 59 | $58,588 | $23,518 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 109 | $56,155 | $35,876 |
| Social Work | 107 | $54,259 | $30,752 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 28 | $48,017 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 230 | $45,679 | $22,483 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 11 | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 23 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Education | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 46 | — | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Music | 13 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | 26 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 85 | — | $29,802 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 41 | — | $33,900 |
| Sociology | 15 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 12 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 41 | $90,831 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 25 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Public Administration | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 50 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 43 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 110 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 28 | — | — |
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| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Middle Georgia State University | Macon | $11,448 | 100% | $48,459 |
| Albany State University | Albany | $14,511 | — | $44,975 |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville | $20,803 | 78% | $64,452 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton | $11,787 | 52% | $54,320 |
| Columbus State University | Columbus | $15,711 | 99% | $49,706 |
| Augusta University | Augusta | $12,017 | 86% | $52,071 |
| Dalton State College | Dalton | $2,353 | — | $46,083 |
| Clayton State University | Morrow | $8,868 | 68% | $54,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valdosta State University's acceptance rate?
Valdosta State University admits 72% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,013 on the SAT.
How much does Valdosta State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,232 a year (tuition and fees: $6,124 in-state, $18,172 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,804 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,482.
How much do Valdosta State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,334 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 24th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($72,434 a year after graduation).
What is Valdosta State University's graduation rate?
45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.