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Associate-2% vs national median313 grads tracked

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

Ranked 205th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,680
middle 50%: $24,078 – $48,410
Median · 5 years out
$45,895
middle 50%: $32,492 – $64,024
Median · 10 years out
$51,861
middle 50%: $35,620 – $69,476

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Valdosta State University's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $33,680 one year after graduating, rising to $51,861 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 205th of 509 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
≈ $10,905 total interest

Same major at other universities

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$46,114 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,055 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$46,012 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
$45,979 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$45,971 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$45,931 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$45,888 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$45,881 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$45,848 · 5 yrs out
Heartland Community College
$45,834 · 5 yrs out
Frank Phillips College
$45,813 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$45,751 · 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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