Fort Valley State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fort Valley State University at a glance

• 2,684

  students enrolled

• 399

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,338

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,064 in state, $14,786 out of state

• $28,649

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $36,666

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Fort Valley State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Fort Valley State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Peach County, where the college is.

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• 19

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Peach County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,365

  median household income

  Peach County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (2 open), operations (3 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Fort Valley State University (13), Kihomac (2), New Day Executive Search (1), Perdue Farms (1), Staff Financial Group (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (5), Operations (3), Finance (2), Human Resources (2), Research (2), Administration (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Middle Georgia Workforce Development Board, Inc. - Area 11..

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Common questions

How big is Fort Valley State University?

Fort Valley State University enrolls about 2,684 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fort Valley, Georgia. It awards about 399 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fort Valley State University?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fort Valley State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $28,649 six years after entry and $36,666 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fort Valley State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Fort Valley State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Fort Valley State University?

19 open professional jobs are listed in Peach County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Fort Valley State University has the most openings.