Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan · Public · 5,989 undergraduates
All 38 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,844 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,711 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,053 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,879 |
| $110k and up | $24,103 |
| All families (average) | $10,775 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,103 | +$46,294 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $50,078 | +$15,269 | clears the bar | $29,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,961 | +$22,152 | clears the bar | $29,750 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,561 | +$13,752 | clears the bar | $30,333 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $49,761 | +$14,952 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $59,042 | +$24,233 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,825 | +$19,016 | clears the bar | $26,722 | 1.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $70,081 | +$35,272 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $70,336 | +$35,527 | clears the bar | $47,248 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,038 | +$19,229 | clears the bar | $24,865 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,066 | +$15,257 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,171 | +$37,362 | clears the bar | $25,406 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,816 | +$16,007 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $58,783 | +$23,974 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,594 | +$30,785 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 38 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.