Valdosta State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,361
in 2021+27% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 27% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 23% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 6 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 48% | $4,375 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $5,326 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31% | $5,688 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34% | $5,723 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30% | $5,670 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $5,938 |
| 2008 | $38,800 | — | 41% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40% | $6,625 |
| 2010 | $39,200 | $14,261 | 43% | $7,250 |
| 2011 | — | $13,653 | 41% | $8,250 |
| 2012 | $38,000 | $13,447 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $36,800 | $14,813 | 41% | $9,777 |
| 2014 | $36,800 | $15,672 | 40% | $11,637 |
| 2015 | $38,700 | $14,206 | 39% | $14,000 |
| 2016 | — | $13,990 | 36% | $15,250 |
| 2017 | — | $15,076 | 36% | $15,750 |
| 2018 | — | $14,656 | 37% | $15,750 |
| 2019 | — | $14,278 | 42% | $15,495 |
| 2020 | — | $13,969 | 40% | $16,000 |
| 2021 | $49,361 | $13,240 | 40% | $13,750 |
| 2022 | — | $13,336 | 41% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,063 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,298 | 42% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,945 | 42% | — |