Business Economics at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Business Economics, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 business economics degrees were granted at Grand Valley State University.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available 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.
Business Economics Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Business Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Business Economics graduates at Grand Valley State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Economics graduates at Grand Valley State University are 22% women (11) and 78% men (40).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 51 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 22% were women (11) and 78% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Those who complete Business Economics program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
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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