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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Valdosta State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Valdosta State University students is 41.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.6%.

41.0%

  • asian 28.6% 4 students
  • African American 39.7% 205 students
  • white 42.4% 292 students
  • unknown 25.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 39.8% 33 students
  • International Students 45.2% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 40.3% 27 students

Drop Out

Valdosta State University has an overall drop-out rate of 14.9% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 22.6% and 9.6% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

14.9%

  • African American 17.0% 88 students
  • white 13.2% 91 students
  • hispanic 16.9% 14 students
  • International Students 22.6% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 11.9% 8 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Valdosta State University at a rate of 41.8% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 40.8%, and male students' 43.3%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

41.8%

  • asian 64.3% 9 students
  • African American 41.5% 214 students
  • white 41.9% 288 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 39.8% 33 students
  • International Students 29.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 44.8% 30 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

2.3%

  • African American 1.7% 9 students
  • white 2.5% 17 students
  • hispanic 3.6% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 3.0% 2 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $61,210 $58,898 $64,095
Computer and Information Sciences, General $38,464 $48,432 $52,422
Accounting and Related Services $36,958 $39,009 $52,230
Finance and Financial Management Services $38,173 $38,289 $51,849
Business Administration, Management and Operations $39,103 $34,603 $43,082
Marketing $31,630 $33,459 $39,821
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $33,514 $35,274 $37,764
Special Education and Teaching $32,411 $33,281 $36,370
Communication and Media Studies $27,653 $28,547 $36,084
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services $31,365 $31,133 $35,558
Health and Physical Education/Fitness $23,730 $30,119 $35,449
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $35,864 $34,847 $35,428
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $24,378 $27,527 $35,338
Criminal Justice and Corrections $30,021 $31,236 $34,870
Sociology and Anthropology $26,899 $29,685 $34,775
Political Science and Government NA $28,753 $33,659
Psychology, General $24,742 $26,353 $32,394
History NA $23,456 $30,991
English Language and Literature, General $29,804 $26,353 $26,976
Biology, General $21,042 $26,353 $26,529
Fine and Studio Arts $23,797 $16,345 $22,723
Health and Medical Administrative Services $28,934 $26,933 NA
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft NA $15,552 NA
Dance NA $17,624 NA
Chemistry NA $35,420 NA
Information Science/Studies NA $39,729 NA
International Business $35,835 NA NA
American Sign Language $24,740 $33,565 NA

Master's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Business Administration, Management and Operations $53,309 $55,964 $58,113
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $61,101 $52,524 $54,080
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services $49,788 $48,363 $51,433
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $48,544 $42,433 $47,105
Psychology, General $41,625 $39,009 $42,921
Public Administration $46,772 $43,128 $42,746
Social Work $44,188 $41,193 $42,694
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions $31,800 $35,060 $41,951
Educational Administration and Supervision $59,111 $34,526 $39,096
Library Science and Administration $40,567 $40,089 $37,951
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $57,170 $39,369 NA
Special Education and Teaching $54,059 NA NA
Educational/Instructional Media Design $58,151 NA NA
Accounting and Related Services $53,979 $60,771 NA

Graduate/Professional Certificates

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Educational Administration and Supervision NA $64,245 $69,158
Educational/Instructional Media Design NA $61,814 $61,964
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods NA $59,858 $61,823

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions NA $38,289 NA

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