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General Education at Grand Valley State University

General Education at Grand Valley State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, take a look at what Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Grand Valley State University is in Allendale, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 262 general education graduations were recorded at Grand Valley State University.

Studying Online at Grand Valley State University

Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at Grand Valley State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s General Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #4 of 5
Best Value Michigan #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #21 of 46
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 46
Best Value Nationwide #193 of 397
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #217 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from Grand Valley State University

Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Education at Grand Valley State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,441
2 years $37,847
3 years $40,356
4 years $44,558
5 years $50,012

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Education graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $44,558, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

General Education earnings compared with all majors at Grand Valley State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Education graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $29,364.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Education graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at Grand Valley State University are 78% women (204) and 22% men (58).

General Education Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University

Of the 238 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 77% were women (183) and 23% were men (55).

Grand Valley State University gender breakdown of General Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 222
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Education majors at Grand Valley State University

Minority students account for 7% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

General Education Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University

Among the 24 master’s general education graduates at Grand Valley State University, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).

Grand Valley State University gender breakdown of General Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Education majors at Grand Valley State University

Minority students account for 12% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at Grand Valley State University

The General Education program at Grand Valley State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Education 262

Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Graduates of the General Education program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337

References

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