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Bachelor's-26% vs national median644 grads tracked

Sociology and Anthropology at Valdosta State University

Ranked 5th of 5 bachelor's programs in Sociology and Anthropology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,878
middle 50%: $23,606 – $39,389
Median · 5 years out
$42,703
middle 50%: $33,614 – $52,369
Median · 10 years out
$50,102
middle 50%: $38,810 – $64,599

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology and Anthropology (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Sociology and Anthropology earn a median $31,878 one year after graduating, rising to $50,102 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% below the national median of $57,348 for this field, ranking 5th of 5 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
≈ $11,804 total interest

Same major at other universities

College of Staten Island/CUNY
$57,348 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Saint Olaf College
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois at Springfield
$45,480 · 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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