Bachelor's-10% vs national median700 grads tracked
Biology, General at Valdosta State University
Ranked 299th of 398 bachelor's programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,929
middle 50%: $21,778 – $39,024
Median · 5 years out
$54,798
middle 50%: $39,945 – $72,387
Median · 10 years out
$75,565
middle 50%: $52,208 – $122,797
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Valdosta State University biology graduates see significant salary growth over time. Initial median earnings start at $29k, rising to $55k at five years and $76k at ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8 yrs
≈ $10,054 total interest
Same major at other universities
Western Oregon University
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$54,955 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$54,951 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$54,946 · 5 yrs out
Longwood University
$54,838 · 5 yrs out
Gordon State College
$54,804 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$54,776 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Louisiana University
$54,663 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$54,569 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Beaufort
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Gwinnett College
$53,833 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Valdosta State University
Education (Doctorate)
$109,485 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$94,122 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$82,509 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$80,002 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,978 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$71,966 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$66,722 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,105 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$65,411 · 5 yrs out
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out
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