Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Valdosta State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Valdosta State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
23
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$173,727
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,202
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$324,235 | $64,095 | $20,202 | $27,301 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$89,476 | $52,230 | $20,202 | $25,419 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$89,157 | $52,422 | $20,202 | $28,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$85,212 | $52,056 | $20,202 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$80,313 | $51,849 | $20,202 | $26,562 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$27,546 | $49,205 | $20,202 | $26,478 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$99,668 | $43,082 | $20,202 | $30,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$161,513 | $39,821 | $20,202 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$193,408 | $36,370 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$201,640 | $37,764 | $20,202 | $26,750 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$212,248 | $35,428 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$238,278 | $36,084 | $20,202 | $29,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$248,278 | $35,449 | $20,202 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$255,898 | $35,338 | $20,202 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$260,195 | $34,870 | $20,202 | $27,250 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$264,116 | $35,558 | $20,202 | $40,347 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Sociology and Anthropology.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$275,594 | $34,775 | $20,202 | $37,249 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$281,513 | $33,659 | $20,202 | $25,100 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$309,378 | $32,394 | $20,202 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
History.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$338,956 | $30,991 | $20,202 | $28,125 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$419,085 | $26,976 | $20,202 | $27,998 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$428,703 | $26,529 | $20,202 | $28,500 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$503,189 | $22,723 | $20,202 | $27,290 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.