Valdosta State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Valdosta State University at a glance

• 6,622

  students enrolled

• 2,606

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,945

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,371 in state, $15,426 out of state

• $39,416

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,361

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Valdosta 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 Valdosta State University

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

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• 41

  open professional jobs

• 8

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Lowndes County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $55,887

  median household income

  Lowndes County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to academic (1 open), finance (2 open), sales (6 open), operations (9 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: Acadia Healthcare Company (5), Pruitthealth Home Health (5), Ace Electric (3), Air Combat Command (2), Executive Recruiting Group (2), Nitelines USA (2), Air Force Civilian Career Training (1), ATG Recruiting (1).

What they hire for: Operations (9), Sales (6), Administration (4), Clinical (3), Engineering (3), Finance (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southern Georgia Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Valdosta State University?

Valdosta State University enrolls about 6,622 students and is a public 4-year institution in Valdosta, Georgia. It awards about 2,606 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Valdosta State University?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Valdosta State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,416 six years after entry and $49,361 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Valdosta State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Valdosta 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 Valdosta State University?

41 open professional jobs are listed in Lowndes County, 8 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Acadia Healthcare Company has the most openings.