by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Valdosta State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Valdosta State University landed the #1,531 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State also ranked #24 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State took the #1,531 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Georgia, VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State came in at #24.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State took the #1,531 spot out of 4,630 schools. VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State also ranked #24 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Georgia.
VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State ranked #1,531 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State took the #24 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Georgia.
Around 3,096 graduate students chose to attend Valdosta State University during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 73.6% of the total graduate student body at VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State while men make up 26.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 40.0% of the graduate student population at VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 1.2% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State who borrowed carries a median debt of $28,756.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State is $56,295.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $77,060.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Instructional Media Design | $77,263 |
| Educational Administration | $71,457 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $66,524 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $66,013 |
| Public Administration | $59,110 |
| Communication Sciences | $59,093 |
| Social Work | $57,839 |
| Student Counseling | $57,170 |
| Special Education | $54,059 |
| Accounting | $53,979 |
Located in Valdosta, Georgia, Valdosta State University is a public institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Valdosta State University.
Contact details for VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698 |
| Phone: | 229-333-5800 |
| Website: | www.valdosta.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/valdostastate |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/valdostastate |
92.5% of the graduate students at VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State took at least one online course.For that same period, 83.3% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 10 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 84 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 11 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 60 | $59,093 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 9 | — |
| Educational Administration | 29 | $46,543 |
| General Biology | 7 | — |
| General Education | 5 | — |
| General English Literature | 5 | — |
| General Psychology | 12 | — |
| History | 3 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 75 | — |
| Library & Information Science | 102 | $45,566 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 | $51,600 |
| Multilingual Education | 11 | — |
| Music | 7 | — |
| Nursing | 25 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 4 | — |
| Public Administration | 36 | $59,110 |
| Social Work | 59 | $57,839 |
| Sociology | 11 | — |
| Special Education | 42 | — |
| Student Counseling | 58 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 229 | $57,746 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 92 | $66,013 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 | — |
| Educational Administration | 14 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 4 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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