Program Analysis
At $51,888/yr, Information Science graduates from Valdosta State University land near the $59,433 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $25,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #76 of 129 Information Science programs, Valdosta State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.