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Bachelor's-15% vs national median1,673 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Valdosta State University

Ranked 278th of 294 bachelor's programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,716
middle 50%: $51,256 – $73,118
Median · 5 years out
$71,966
middle 50%: $57,325 – $90,818
Median · 10 years out
$85,845
middle 50%: $63,851 – $115,232

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $61,716 one year after graduating, rising to $85,845 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $84,234 for this field, ranking 278th of 294 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,752 total interest

Same major at other universities

Vincennes University
$72,689 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$72,624 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Institute of Technology
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Radford University
$72,496 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$72,106 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University - North Central
$72,024 · 5 yrs out
Newberry College
$71,778 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$71,593 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$71,281 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$71,072 · 5 yrs out
McNeese State University
$70,755 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$70,670 · 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
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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