Is Grand Valley State University worth it?
Grand Valley State University is a public, four-year institution in Allendale, Michigan (small town). It awarded 5,519 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, registered nursing and computer and information sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,193
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,491
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,118
Average net price
$16,317
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
5,519
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
18,854
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,022 | $69,592 | 383 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $44,071 | $49,225 | 350 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,872 | $71,348 | 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,181 | $79,188 | 295 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,344 | $59,369 | 248 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,100 | $51,460 | 232 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $38,172 | $57,599 | 206 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,913 | $53,175 | 205 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $46,886 | $69,603 | 189 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,857 | $57,537 | 177 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $35,374 | $62,501 | 170 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $34,203 | $62,482 | 165 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $53,932 | $65,512 | 149 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $57,760 | $79,324 | 146 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,755 | $46,938 | 143 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 278 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 249 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 243 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 173 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 169 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 145 |
| Social Work | Master's | 128 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 121 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 100 |
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Sources: federal figures for Grand Valley State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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