Grand Valley State University Rankings by Salary Score
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Grand Valley State University is ranked on 4 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
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 based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for GVSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,000 | $48,230 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $24,250 | $50,860 | |
| Anthropology | $25,370 | $25,450 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $29,490 | $34,300 | |
| Biology, General | $24,500 | $30,960 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,000 | $53,940 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $27,000 | $40,900 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $23,250 | $48,730 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $17,930 | $30,410 | |
| Chemistry | $27,000 | $40,490 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,250 | $34,110 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $22,250 | $35,590 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $26,800 | $65,130 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $74,310 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,500 | $38,470 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,530 | |
| Economics | $25,580 | $39,590 | |
| Education, General | $29,000 | $37,980 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $29,000 | $72,020 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,000 | $37,080 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $28,190 | $33,990 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $25,000 | $24,890 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,500 | $48,880 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,450 | $28,330 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $21,970 | $38,830 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $28,750 | $38,830 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,000 | $36,340 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,500 | $27,220 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $23,500 | $31,280 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $26,030 | $31,620 | |
| History | $23,430 | $32,090 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $22,750 | $35,540 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $18,750 | $46,090 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $27,000 | $64,330 | |
| International Business | $23,740 | $47,260 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $21,250 | $33,990 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $26,190 | |
| Legal Support Services | $25,500 | $35,270 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,500 | $37,330 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,500 | $47,340 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $27,000 | $69,340 | |
| Marketing | $20,500 | $45,380 | |
| Mathematics | $25,890 | $42,310 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $28,500 | $67,470 | |
| Music | $28,330 | $35,060 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25,000 | $30,770 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $17,750 | $28,210 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Political Science and Government | $25,050 | $38,050 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $28,160 | |
| Public Administration | $25,250 | $34,560 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $25,500 | $38,290 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $26,500 | $65,240 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $27,000 | $33,690 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,160 | $58,170 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $23,500 | $35,820 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $24,050 | $24,620 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $26,860 | $30,230 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $30,000 | $37,790 | |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $31,840 | |
| Sociology | $24,050 | $32,390 | |
| Statistics | $27,000 | $46,090 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $31,510 |
Salary Scores for GVSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,860 | $62,710 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,310 | $104,880 | |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | Not Reported | $67,660 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $25,430 | $77,400 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $43,580 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,340 | $53,840 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $76,360 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $19,080 | $47,040 | |
| Education, General | $12,680 | $48,940 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $24,300 | $48,730 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $37,980 | $53,360 | |
| Public Administration | $41,260 | $49,020 | |
| Public Health | $47,500 | $45,310 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $61,520 | $57,140 | |
| Social Work | $42,250 | $43,550 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $19,770 | $51,360 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $43,800 |
Salary Scores for GVSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $50,500 | $95,070 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $86,630 | $69,340 |
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
Grand Valley has a little bit of everything. If you like living in a more rural area you can live in Allendale. If you want to live in the city you can live in Grand Rapids. There is also Lake Michigan rather close to the school as well as Cannonsburg ski area and Bittersweet ski area in the winter. Social life and partying is pretty minimal on weekdays but if your looking to party you usually can on the weekends. Sports are some of the best in D2. The dorms are really nice and the food is pretty good for... Read More
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