Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public · Graduate degree-granting

A public institution in Fort Valley, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Fort Valley State University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,684 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,666 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 43.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $31,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.18x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,338 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Mental Health Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,666
Graduation Rate
43.2%
Median Debt
$31,000
Average Net Price
$10,338
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.89x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.18x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,684
Admission Rate
65.9%
Average SAT
994
Retention Rate
78.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,526
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,932
Pell Grant Rate
73.3%
Federal Loan Rate
68.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,017
Income $30K–$48K
$9,021
Income $48K–$75K
$11,502
Income $110K+
$16,914

Student Demographics

Women
57.4%
White
1.3%
Black
92.3%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More Races
2.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
19.2%

Accreditations

Programs (31)

Bachelor (21)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $56,411 44
Psychology $45,292 32
Biology Not reported 29
Criminal Justice & Corrections $45,033 26
Social Work $37,564 20
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 18
Computer & Information Sciences $44,881 15
Teacher Education Not reported 15
Animal Sciences Not reported 13
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 12
Marketing Not reported 11
Political Science Not reported 9
Mathematics Not reported 8
Communications $26,285 7
Chemistry Not reported 7
Accounting Not reported 7
Agricultural Business Not reported 6
Family & Consumer Sciences $38,345 6
Plant Sciences Not reported 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Not reported 4
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 3

Master (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Mental Health Services $42,601 24
Public Health $54,144 19
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $68,400 17
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions $49,365 10
Animal Sciences Not reported 5
Biotechnology Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 3

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 16
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Secondary Education Bachelor 2
History Bachelor 1

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