U.S. median for this major: $81,690.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 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 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,940.
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 Information Science / Studies: 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.
Information Science / Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
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 | 1.1 years |
| $30–48k | $9,541 | $43,125 | 1.1 years |
| $48–75k | $11,877 | $53,684 | 1.4 years |
| $75–110k | $14,906 | $67,375 | 1.8 years |
| $110k+ | $15,905 | $71,891 | 1.9 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 Information Science / Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($71,257) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,741 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.
Information Science / Studies at Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports Information Science / Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw State University | $84,364 | $25,750 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 2 | Georgia Southern University | $80,409 | $29,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 3 | University of North Georgia | $77,821 | $20,815 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 4 | Valdosta State University | $71,257 | $25,500 | $10,945 | 42% |
| 5 | Savannah State University | $60,183 | $27,000 | $8,172 | 28% |
3 more Georgia colleges offer Information Science / Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Information Science / Studies graduates
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Database Architects
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.4% 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.
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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
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Valdosta State University Information Science / Studies questions
How much do Valdosta State University Information Science / Studies graduates earn?
Information Science / Studies graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median $71,257 four years after graduating and $51,888 one year after. The U.S. median for Information Science / Studies graduates across 122 colleges is $81,690.
How much debt do Valdosta State University Information Science / Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Information Science / Studies graduates of Valdosta State University is $25,500, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,940.
Is Valdosta State University a good school for Information Science / Studies in Georgia?
On pay, Information Science / Studies graduates of Valdosta State University earn $71,257 four years out, $6,564 below the median for the same major across 5 Georgia colleges ($77,821) and $10,433 below the U.S. median ($81,690). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Valdosta State University rank for Information Science / Studies in Georgia?
Of 5 Georgia colleges reporting Information Science / Studies graduate earnings, Valdosta State University ranks 4th. The highest is Kennesaw State University at $84,364.
What jobs do Information Science / Studies graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $105,640 in the Valdosta, GA area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and database architects.
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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 Information Science / Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/valdosta-state-university/majors/information-science-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).