All Valdosta State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $43,532 | $68,453 | $26,562 |
| International Business | $30,567 | $63,072 | — |
| Accounting | $41,974 | $60,751 | $25,419 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $42,088 | $60,715 | $40,347 |
| Marketing | $41,483 | $59,865 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration | $41,377 | $56,047 | $30,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,628 | $51,991 | $28,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,395 | $77,890 | $27,301 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $23,364 | $58,630 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $55,426 | $26,000 |
| Health Administration | $38,601 | $53,281 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | $26,478 |
| Health Sciences | $28,490 | — | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $32,340 | $47,595 | $28,125 |
| English | $29,121 | $41,622 | $27,998 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $25,441 | $40,044 | $31,000 |
| American Sign Language | $37,692 | $39,516 | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $21,255 | $31,539 | $27,290 |
| Music | — | $27,357 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,642 | $51,863 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,692 | $46,155 | $26,750 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $26,706 | $47,880 | $29,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,074 | $75,310 | $28,500 |
| Information Science / Studies | $51,888 | $71,257 | $25,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Valdosta State University students earn a median $49,361 ten years after starting college, more than 67% of Georgia colleges we cover. 42% graduate within six years.
Valdosta State University majors questions
How many majors does Valdosta State University offer?
Valdosta State University offers 45 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Valdosta State University?
Nursing graduates from Valdosta State University earn a median $77,890 four years after graduating, the highest of the 26 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,301.
Which Valdosta State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $27,357 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Valdosta State University overview