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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · General
Grand Valley State University is a public institution in Allendale, MI. With a 95% admission rate and 1,190 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 19,073 students, offers 65 programs with earnings data, and has a 67% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
95%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,190
Enrollment
19,073
Completion Rate
67%
Cost of Attendance
$26,578
In-State Tuition
$14,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,820
Programs
65
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 65 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($27K)
Showing 65 of 65 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,746 | — | $26,578 | 3.0x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,732 | — | $26,578 | 3.0x | |
| 3 | Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,754 | — | $26,578 | 2.9x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,777 | $85,738 | $26,578 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,360 | $95,198 | $26,578 | 2.8x | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,181 | $72,866 | $26,578 | 2.7x | |
| 7 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,967 | $94,036 | $26,578 | 2.5x | |
| 8 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,038 | — | $26,578 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,781 | $84,815 | $26,578 | 2.2x | |
| 10 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,746 | $83,990 | $26,578 | 2.2x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,760 | $83,452 | $26,578 | 2.2x | |
| 12 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,161 | $66,629 | $26,578 | 2.2x | |
| 13 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,985 | $63,288 | $26,578 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,536 | $74,748 | $26,578 | 2.0x | |
| 15 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,872 | $74,838 | $26,578 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,186 | $73,018 | $26,578 | 1.9x | |
| 17 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,259 | — | $26,578 | 1.9x | |
| 18 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,494 | — | $26,578 | 1.9x | |
| 19 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,886 | $66,492 | $26,578 | 1.8x | |
| 20 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,496 | $57,685 | $26,578 | 1.7x | |
| 21 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,124 | $51,809 | $26,578 | 1.7x | |
| 22 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,022 | $69,915 | $26,578 | 1.7x | |
| 23 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,349 | $54,584 | $26,578 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,285 | $61,045 | $26,578 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,525 | $46,679 | $26,578 | 1.7x |
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