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Bachelor's-27% vs national median98 grads tracked

Legal Professions and Studies at Valdosta State University

Ranked 42nd of 44 bachelor's programs in Legal Professions and Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,705
middle 50%: $27,453 – $38,460
Median · 5 years out
$44,897
middle 50%: $37,113 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $32,743 – $61,167

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Legal Professions and Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Legal Professions and Studies earn a median $32,705 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 27% below the national median of $61,646 for this field, ranking 42nd of 44 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
9.9 yrs
≈ $11,425 total interest

Same major at other universities

Stephen F Austin State University
$50,802 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$50,714 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$50,441 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
$50,227 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$49,659 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$46,359 · 5 yrs out
South University - Columbia
$39,467 · 5 yrs out
Grambling State University
$37,408 · 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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