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Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public · Visit Website

Grand Valley State University's main campus, a sprawling 1,322 acres, sits a short distance from the city of Grand Rapids. Students benefit from a comprehensive public education in a setting that combines natural beauty with modern facilities. Beyond the main campus, GVSU maintains a presence in several Michigan cities, extending its reach and resources. With a strong athletic tradition, the university's Lakers compete across a wide range of Division II sports.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,675/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,628/yr

Out-of-state: $20,820/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 49% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,395	$45,580	9.8x
$30K – $48K	$11,390	$45,560	9.8x
$48K – $75K	$14,507	$58,028	7.7x
$75K – $110K	$20,860	$83,440	5.4x
$110K+	$23,541	$94,164	4.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,628	$58,512	7.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Grand Valley State University

60 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	84	$74,360/yr	Very High	15.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	79	$71,181/yr	High	11.5x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	79	$66,967/yr	Very High	15.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	76	$57,760/yr	High	13.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$52,872/yr	Very High	11.8x
International Business Compare across schools	74	$58,746/yr	Very High	13.4x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	73	$51,186/yr	Very High	11.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$75,777/yr	Very High	13.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	69	$80,746/yr	Very High	12.8x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	69	$46,886/yr	Very High	10.4x
Quality Control Compare across schools	66	$58,781/yr	High	13.5x
Economics Compare across schools	66	$53,985/yr	Very High	9.8x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	64	$57,161/yr	Moderate	10.4x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	63	$53,536/yr	Very High	11.8x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	63	$45,285/yr	High	9.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	61	$46,022/yr	Very High	10.9x
Electrical Compare across schools	60	$80,732/yr	Very High	12.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	60	$46,124/yr	High	7.9x
Manufacturing Engineering Compare across schools	59	$76,754/yr	High	12.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	57	$39,857/yr	Moderate	9.4x
Chemistry Compare across schools	56	$46,496/yr	High	8.9x
Statistics Compare across schools	55	$43,668/yr	Very High	12.3x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	53	$50,259/yr	High	7.6x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	53	$43,391/yr	High	6.4x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	53	$43,217/yr	High	7.6x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	52	$63,038/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	52	$40,032/yr	High	5.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	51	$45,349/yr	Very High	8.3x
Public Administration Compare across schools	49	$36,236/yr	High	7.6x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	47	$49,494/yr	High	7.5x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	47	$38,172/yr	High	8.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	46	$35,358/yr	Very High	8.6x
Biology, General Compare across schools	45	$40,959/yr	High	8.0x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	45	$35,406/yr	High	7.4x
Biological and Physical Sciences Compare across schools	43	$44,525/yr	Moderate	7.0x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools	43	$40,778/yr	Very High	8.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$37,233/yr	Moderate	7.5x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	40	$43,631/yr	Moderate	6.0x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	40	$35,838/yr	High	7.9x
Education, General Compare across schools	39	$44,071/yr	High	7.3x
Communication & Journalism Compare across schools	38	$40,415/yr	Very High	7.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$39,334/yr	Very High	7.1x
Music Compare across schools	35	$34,882/yr	High	6.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	35	$30,100/yr	High	7.6x
Sociology Compare across schools	34	$32,132/yr	High	7.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	34	$29,913/yr	Moderate	4.1x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	33	$38,675/yr	High	5.6x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	33	$35,767/yr	Low	8.1x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	33	$31,569/yr	Very High	7.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	32	$32,755/yr	High	7.0x
History Compare across schools	31	$27,341/yr	High	5.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	31	$24,894/yr	High	7.0x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	29	$32,118/yr	High	6.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	29	$27,350/yr	High	6.0x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	28	$32,644/yr	High	4.6x
International Relations Compare across schools	26	$28,202/yr	High	5.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	26	$24,135/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	25	$30,141/yr	High	4.2x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	24	$31,016/yr	Very High	5.7x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	21	$25,256/yr	High	6.1x

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