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How much did coaches earn in 2022 on average working at the only institution paying coaches in Lowndes County?

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Dr. Richard Carvajal, President | Valdosta State University

Dr. Richard Carvajal, President | Valdosta State University

Lowndes County’s 12 coaches earned an average salary of $67,704 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the eighth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Georgia post-secondary schools during 2022.

Lowndes County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $78,444 on average in Lowndes County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $56,963.

Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.

Lowndes County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Valdosta State University$67,704

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