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History at Valdosta State University

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Valdosta State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Valdosta State University sits in Valdosta, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 15 history degrees were granted at Valdosta State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Valdosta State University

Many students take online classes at Valdosta State University. Of 10,262 students, 4,718 (46%) studied exclusively online and 2,960 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for History Graduates from Valdosta State University

Graduates of Valdosta State University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$23,456
3 years	$30,991
4 years	$38,294
5 years	$38,990

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Valdosta State University earn a median of $38,294, compared with $49,491 for all Valdosta State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from Valdosta State University comes in at $28,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of History graduates at Valdosta State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, History graduates at Valdosta State University are 27% women (4) and 73% men (11).

History Bachelor’s Program at Valdosta State University

Among the 12 bachelor’s history degrees awarded at Valdosta State University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 33% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University, above the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at Valdosta State University

Of the 3 master’s history graduates at Valdosta State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at Valdosta State University

The History program at Valdosta State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General History	15

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Valdosta State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$96,273
Managers, All Other	$95,684

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.