Grand Valley State University Rankings Based on Salary
- Grand Valley State University ranks better than 50% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Grand Valley State University ranks better than only 37% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Grand Valley State University's Top Rankings
- #10
- #18
- #25
Salary and Debt by Major at Grand Valley State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Grand Valley State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Grand Valley State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for GVSU Bachelor's Degrees
GVSU ranks higher than 50% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,000 | $48,225 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $24,250 | $50,856 |
| Anthropology | $25,368 | $25,452 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $29,493 | $34,298 |
| Biology, General | $24,500 | $30,962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,000 | $53,942 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $27,000 | $40,896 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $23,250 | $48,725 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $17,925 | $30,409 |
| Chemistry | $27,000 | $40,485 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,250 | $34,111 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $22,250 | $35,594 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $26,800 | $65,131 |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $74,307 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,500 | $38,469 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,530 |
| Economics | $25,577 | $39,592 |
| Education, General | $29,000 | $37,980 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $29,000 | $72,022 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,000 | $37,079 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $28,185 | $33,993 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $25,000 | $24,885 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,500 | $48,883 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,446 | $28,327 |
| Geography and Cartography | $21,970 | $38,829 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $28,750 | $38,829 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,000 | $36,336 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,500 | $27,222 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $23,500 | $31,278 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $26,025 | $31,616 |
| History | $23,427 | $32,094 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $22,750 | $35,535 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $18,750 | $46,087 |
| Information Science/Studies | $27,000 | $64,328 |
| International Business | $23,741 | $47,260 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $21,250 | $33,993 |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $26,187 |
| Legal Support Services | $25,500 | $35,274 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,500 | $37,328 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,497 | $47,335 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $27,000 | $69,338 |
| Marketing | $20,500 | $45,383 |
| Mathematics | $25,890 | $42,309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $28,500 | $67,473 |
| Music | $28,334 | $35,060 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25,000 | $30,771 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $17,750 | $28,212 |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $33,993 |
| Political Science and Government | $25,046 | $38,048 |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $28,164 |
| Public Administration | $25,250 | $34,562 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $25,500 | $38,289 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $26,500 | $65,238 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $27,000 | $33,687 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,159 | $58,172 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $23,500 | $35,823 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $24,048 | $24,615 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $26,864 | $30,228 |
| Social Sciences, General | $30,000 | $37,790 |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $31,844 |
| Sociology | $24,046 | $32,391 |
| Statistics | $27,000 | $46,087 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $31,507 |
Salary Scores for GVSU Master's Degrees
GVSU ranks higher than 40% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,860 | $62,707 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,309 | $104,878 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | Not Reported | $67,660 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $25,432 | $77,401 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $43,584 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,342 | $53,839 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $76,358 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $19,080 | $47,036 |
| Education, General | $12,683 | $48,935 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $24,303 | $48,725 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $52,107 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $37,981 | $53,358 |
| Public Administration | $41,264 | $49,019 |
| Public Health | $47,500 | $45,305 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $61,520 | $57,137 |
| Social Work | $42,247 | $43,553 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $19,771 | $51,356 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $43,798 |
Salary Scores for GVSU Doctoral Degrees
GVSU ranks higher than 36% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $50,500 | $95,073 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $86,626 | $69,338 |
Grand Valley State University Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Overall, the Criminal Justice Program at Grand Valley State University prepares you for a diverse range of post-college options. No matter what you are interested in, there is a faculty member who can share their unique experiences and act as a mentor to help you reach your goals. Whether you are looking into policing, corrections, victim advocacy, federal enforcement, environmental protection, legal studies, or continuing on to graduate school, there is someone there to help you. Small class sizes allow you... Read More
GVSU's Music Education program is excellent. The general music professors are top-tier academics and care for their students. The studio professors do vary in quality. It has been years since I attended, so I do not know which studios are currently at the top. I would recommend researching this and taking several lessons with the studio professor of your choice before committing. The audition process is standard. Music scholarships are typically small, and would need to be supplemented with academic scholarships.... Read More