Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan · Public · 18,854 undergraduates
Of 89 programs with reported earnings, 88 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 73 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,272 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,902 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,861 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,609 |
| $110k and up | $22,534 |
| All families (average) | $16,317 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,176 | +$17,367 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,460 | +$16,651 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,592 | +$34,783 | clears the bar | $22,530 | 0.6 yrs |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,225 | +$14,416 | clears the bar | $28,250 | 2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,175 | +$18,366 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,348 | +$36,539 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $62,482 | +$27,673 | clears the bar | $24,945 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,188 | +$44,379 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $80,153 | +$45,344 | clears the bar | $21,823 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $57,599 | +$22,790 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,537 | +$22,728 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $69,603 | +$34,794 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,369 | +$24,560 | clears the bar | $41,693 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $79,324 | +$44,515 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,237 | +$10,428 | clears the bar | $27,036 | 2.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 89 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 67% 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.