Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.6%
- Retention Rate
- 76.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,118
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $260/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $105,839 | $89,091 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $96,539 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $71,015 | $30,124 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $26,012 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Master | $68,666 | $26,133 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $67,939 | $101,032 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $65,969 | $24,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,691 | $20,032 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $59,124 | $28,937 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $58,479 | $28,894 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,535 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $55,151 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $55,078 | $61,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $52,941 | $23,737 |
Outcomes Overview
Grand Valley graduates earn a median of $56,118 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 44%. Monthly loan payments of $260 consume about 5.6% of typical graduate income. This beats the national average where student debt often exceeds 60% of earnings. The university's strong health sciences and business programs feed graduates into Michigan's growing healthcare sector and regional corporations. Nearly 97% of graduates find employment, reflecting the school's practical approach to education. Alumni like NFL players DeVante Parker and Matt Judon show the university's reach beyond traditional career paths. Grand Valley delivers a strong return on investment for Michigan students seeking solid career preparation.