Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 29 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #15 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 176 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #497 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #571 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Those who finish Grand Valley State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,541 |
| 2 years | $36,336 |
| 3 years | $40,995 |
| 4 years | $46,332 |
| 5 years | $58,860 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Grand Valley State University report median earnings of $46,332, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Grand Valley State University is $26,106.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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