Engineering at Grand Valley State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #14 of 26 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #19 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 100 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Those who finish Grand Valley State University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,324 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $71,736 |
| 4 years | $74,658 |
| 5 years | $85,738 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Grand Valley State University take home a median $74,658, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Grand Valley State University is $27,462.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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