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Doctoral (Research)+9% vs national median371 grads tracked

Education at Valdosta State University

Ranked 32nd of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$95,283
middle 50%: $78,410 – $115,150
Median · 5 years out
$109,485
middle 50%: $90,646 – $130,679
Median · 10 years out
$109,654
middle 50%: $96,340 – $130,836

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Valdosta State University's doctoral (research) program in Education earn a median $95,283 one year after graduating, rising to $109,654 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% above the national median of $100,245 for this field, ranking 32nd of 135 reporting programs.

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
3.4 yrs
≈ $3,550 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Illinois Chicago
$110,284 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$109,749 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Virginia State University
$109,603 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$109,266 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$108,447 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$108,427 · 5 yrs out
South Carolina State University
$108,086 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$107,797 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Valdosta State University

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
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out

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