Public Institution
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University's expansive 1,365-acre campus is set in the town of Fort Valley, Georgia. As a historically black university, FVSU fosters a strong sense of community among its largely African-American student body. Being a land-grant institution, the university has a particular focus on agricultural and STEM programs.
Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$29,942
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
42/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$5,392
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,114/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Fort Valley State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 72% of students receive Pell Grants; 70% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,128 | $40,512 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,168 | $44,672 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,984 | $51,936 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,414 | $65,656 |
| $110K+ | $16,034 | $64,136 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $5,392 | $21,568 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Fort Valley State University
10 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Sciences Compare across schools → |
77
|
$49,827/yr | Very High | 29.2x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
58
|
$31,173/yr | High | 24.0x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
49
|
$29,445/yr | Moderate | 17.4x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
42
|
$26,299/yr | Moderate | 21.3x |
| Veterinary Technology Compare across schools → |
39
|
$34,263/yr | Moderate | 14.9x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
38
|
$26,379/yr | High | 20.0x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
37
|
$27,677/yr | High | 16.4x |
| Family & Consumer Sciences Compare across schools → |
32
|
$28,794/yr | High | 12.4x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
28
|
$22,410/yr | High | 9.4x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools → |
23
|
$23,157/yr | Low | 9.7x |