Fort Valley State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$36,666
in 2021+18% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 18% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 3% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 29% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 22% | $4,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18% | $6,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26% | $6,563 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23% | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25% | $6,563 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30% | $6,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $6,744 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25% | $7,487 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36% | $7,443 |
| 2008 | $31,000 | — | 32% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $6,893 |
| 2010 | $30,200 | $10,637 | 30% | $8,224 |
| 2011 | — | $12,282 | 33% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $28,900 | $12,525 | 33% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $27,900 | $13,939 | 29% | $10,292 |
| 2014 | $28,200 | $14,220 | 30% | $14,250 |
| 2015 | $30,900 | $15,001 | 32% | $19,000 |
| 2016 | — | $14,782 | 29% | $25,000 |
| 2017 | — | $12,946 | 25% | $24,250 |
| 2018 | — | $13,192 | 26% | $24,250 |
| 2019 | — | $14,940 | 28% | $22,642 |
| 2020 | — | $13,650 | 35% | $21,500 |
| 2021 | $36,666 | $13,509 | 43% | $19,000 |
| 2022 | — | $13,320 | 45% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,584 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,609 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,338 | 41% | — |