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Bachelor's-17% vs national median678 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Valdosta State University

Ranked 235th of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,873
middle 50%: $23,447 – $43,089
Median · 5 years out
$45,380
middle 50%: $33,097 – $60,618
Median · 10 years out
$57,042
middle 50%: $40,922 – $77,901

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $31,873 one year after graduating, rising to $57,042 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $54,747 for this field, ranking 235th of 266 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,143 total interest

Same major at other universities

Sul Ross State University
$45,622 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$45,577 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$45,551 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$45,490 · 5 yrs out
Fort Lewis College
$45,485 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Farmington
$45,451 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$45,281 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine at Presque Isle
$45,268 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$45,127 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$45,120 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - York
$44,849 · 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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