U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 67% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,801. College Scorecard.
Valdosta State University English: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Valdosta State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,378 | $42,389 | 5.2 years |
| $30–48k | $9,541 | $43,125 | 5.3 years |
| $48–75k | $11,877 | $53,684 | 6.6 years |
| $75–110k | $14,906 | $67,375 | 8.3 years |
| $110k+ | $15,905 | $71,891 | 8.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (24% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of English graduates 4 years after graduating ($41,622) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $8,106 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
English at Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | $66,762 | $21,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| 2 | Spelman Collegebachelor's & associate | $62,425 | $25,564 | $38,967 | 78% |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $51,988 | $21,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| 4 | Kennesaw State University | $50,587 | $27,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 5 | Georgia State University | $49,792 | $27,513 | $15,931 | 53% |
| 6 | Morehouse College | $46,847 | $26,000 | $39,013 | 59% |
| 7 | Georgia Southern University | $45,901 | $23,250 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 8 | Dalton State College | $45,747 | — | $5,012 | 25% |
| 9 | University of North Georgia | $45,047 | $24,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 10 | Georgia College & State University | $44,931 | $25,250 | $20,686 | 64% |
| 11 | Columbus State University | $42,316 | $29,114 | $13,115 | 42% |
| 12 | Valdosta State University | $41,622 | $27,998 | $10,945 | 42% |
| 13 | University of West Georgia | $40,855 | $26,657 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 14 | Clayton State University | $31,053 | $22,638 | $8,365 | 40% |
27 more Georgia colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Valdosta State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Valdosta State University
- Acceptance rate: 72% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 42% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,361
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Related majors at Valdosta State University
- History$47,595
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$40,044
Valdosta State University English questions
How much do Valdosta State University English graduates earn?
English graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median $41,622 four years after graduating and $29,121 one year after. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do Valdosta State University English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of Valdosta State University is $27,998, about 67% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Is Valdosta State University a good school for English in Georgia?
On pay, English graduates of Valdosta State University earn $41,622 four years out, $4,202 below the median for the same major across 14 Georgia colleges ($45,824) and $7,326 below the U.S. median ($48,948). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Valdosta State University rank for English in Georgia?
Of 14 Georgia colleges reporting English graduate earnings, Valdosta State University ranks 12th; among the 13 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 11th. The highest is Emory University at $66,762.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $62,780 in the Valdosta, GA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Valdosta State University English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/valdosta-state-university/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).