Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$16,317After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate66%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$24,500Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate83%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,272 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,902 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,861 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,609 |
| $110,001 or more | $22,534 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Majors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor’s | $51,186 | $80,153 | Accountant, Financial analyst |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor’s | $57,161 | $70,655 | Radiologic technologist, Respiratory therapist |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor’s | $30,141 | $59,476 | Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor’s | $44,525 | $45,090 | High school teacher |
| Biology, GeneralBachelor’s | $40,959 | $52,176 | Dentist, High school teacher, Occupational therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Biomedical engineer |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $57,760 | $79,324 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor’s | $45,285 | $61,553 | Management analyst (consultant) |
| Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor’s | $53,536 | $73,241 | Management analyst (consultant) |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor’s | No data | $63,043 | Medical laboratory scientist |
| ChemistryBachelor’s | $46,496 | $70,611 | Data scientist, Dentist, High school teacher, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor) |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor’s | $63,038 | No data | Medical laboratory scientist |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor’s | No data | No data | Speech-language pathologist |
| Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | $74,360 | $94,330 | Computer systems analyst, Data scientist, Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer EngineeringBachelor’s | $80,746 | $103,253 | Computer hardware engineer, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor’s | No data | No data | Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Web developer |
| EconomicsBachelor’s | $53,985 | No data | Data scientist, High school teacher, Lawyer, Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor’s | $80,732 | $100,456 | Aerospace engineer, Computer hardware engineer, Electrical engineer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | $39,334 | $45,237 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor’s | $52,872 | $71,348 | Financial analyst |
| Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor’s | $24,135 | $39,307 | High school teacher |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor’s | $40,032 | $51,027 | Information security analyst |
| HistoryBachelor’s | $27,341 | $47,218 | High school teacher |
| Information Science/StudiesBachelor’s | $66,967 | $81,420 | Software developer |
| Legal Support ServicesBachelor’s | $40,778 | $57,728 | Paralegal |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor’s | $46,886 | $69,603 | Actuary, Data scientist, Management analyst (consultant), Statistician |
| Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s | $76,754 | $95,416 | Industrial engineer |
| MarketingBachelor’s | $46,022 | $69,592 | Market research analyst |
| MathematicsBachelor’s | $45,349 | $51,753 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s | $75,777 | $90,565 | Aerospace engineer, Mechanical engineer |
| MusicBachelor’s | $34,882 | $49,111 | High school teacher |
| PhilosophyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Lawyer |
| PhysicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | $35,358 | $48,896 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $30,100 | $51,460 | Occupational therapist |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor’s | $71,181 | $79,188 | Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse |
| Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Statistician |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | $31,569 | $53,715 | High school teacher |
| Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | $43,217 | $52,520 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor’s | $29,913 | $53,175 | Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant |
| StatisticsBachelor’s | $43,668 | $74,229 | Actuary, Data scientist, Statistician |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor’s | $46,124 | $49,612 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.