Calvin University
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 3,193 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 79 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,281 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,330 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,447 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,128 |
| $110k and up | $26,713 |
| All families (average) | $22,992 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,326 | +$47,517 | clears the bar | $22,409 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,810 | +$40,001 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,412 | +$19,603 | clears the bar | $23,767 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,157 | +$12,348 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $95,410 | +$60,601 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,949 | +$19,140 | clears the bar | $24,833 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $45,579 | +$10,770 | clears the bar | $26,022 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,763 | +$9,954 | clears the bar | $19,682 | 2 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $63,146 | +$28,337 | clears the bar | $36,079 | 1.3 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $65,014 | +$30,205 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,085 | +$40,276 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,986 | +$26,177 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $32,843 | -$1,966 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,811 | +$15,002 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $48,169 | +$13,360 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 74% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.