# Valdosta State University: Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (bachelor's)

Valdosta, GA. IPEDS 141264, CIP 52.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/valdosta-state-university/majors/business-operations-support-and-assistant-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,088
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,715 (U.S. median for this major: $73,162 across 3 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $40,347 (U.S. median $32,674)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,447

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,715 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,378 | $42,389 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,541 | $43,125 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,877 | $53,684 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,906 | $67,375 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,905 | $71,891 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta State University | $60,715 | $40,347 | $10,945 | 42% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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