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Information Science/Studies at Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,888/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 23.4x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$568K	$562K	$505K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.6x	23.4x	21.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,028

Out-of-state: $68,248 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,192

-88% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $51,888/yr, Information Science/Studies 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/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies'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/Studies programs, Valdosta State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Valdosta State University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Valdosta State University prioritizes broad access, serving 6,858 students in Valdosta, GA. 51% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science/Studies at Valdosta State University?

This program scores 67/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science/Studies programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $505,437 in decade earnings vs $568,188 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →