Finance at Grand Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Finance, 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 located in Allendale, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 208 finance degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Finance Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Finance graduates at Grand Valley State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Grand Valley State University are 23% women (47) and 77% men (161).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 208 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 23% were women (47) and 77% were men (161).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 178 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.