Master's-6% vs national median4,218 grads tracked
Education at Valdosta State University
Ranked 226th of 335 master's programs in Education by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$57,579
middle 50%: $49,654 – $65,943
Median · 5 years out
$65,411
middle 50%: $56,672 – $74,709
Median · 10 years out
$69,971
middle 50%: $60,395 – $80,806
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Education (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Valdosta State University's master's program in Education earn a median $57,579 one year after graduating, rising to $69,971 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $69,841 for this field, ranking 226th of 335 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
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,317 total interest
Same major at other universities
Ohio University
$65,690 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
$65,633 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$65,619 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$65,581 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$65,566 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University - Global Campus
$65,426 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$65,307 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$65,226 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Upstate
$65,194 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$65,063 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$65,006 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$64,975 · 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
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
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