Economics at Grand Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out 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. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #417 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,005 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $58,840 |
| 5 years | $63,288 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $58,840, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Grand Valley State University comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Grand Valley State University
This Economics program at Grand Valley State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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