Median Earnings (1yr)
$67,508
95th percentile (80th in GA)
Sample Size
65
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Valdosta State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Valdosta State University graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Valdosta State University$67,508
Mercer University$52,203
University of Georgia$46,797$54,597
Georgia State University$45,819$52,547
University of West Georgia$45,505$48,020
Augusta University$44,303$48,214
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mercer University
Macon
$40,890$52,203
University of Georgia
Athens
$11,180$46,797
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$8,478$45,819
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$5,971$45,505
Augusta University
Augusta
$8,122$44,303

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Valdosta State University, approximately 51% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.