Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Calvin University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 70th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Calvin University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $73,145 | $95,410 | -11% | #202 of 349 | #167 | $18,250 |
| Engineering | $68,852 | $82,326 | -8% | #49 of 57 | #38 | $22,409 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,637 | $75,085 | -1% | #352 of 796 | #297 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,682 | $74,810 | -16% | #887 of 966 | #865 | $25,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,851 | $73,155 | +7% | #281 of 1176 | #186 | $20,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $60,986 | +3% | #83 of 215 | #57 | $19,500 |
| Psychology | $27,440 | $54,412 | +7% | #272 of 1027 | #151 | $23,767 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,309 | $53,949 | -1% | #286 of 610 | #237 | $24,833 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $52,281 | -18% | #156 of 178 | #150 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $38,068 | $50,218 | -9% | #180 of 225 | #149 | $19,500 |
| Social Work | $31,584 | $49,811 | -4% | #277 of 420 | #251 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $43,746 | $48,169 | -42% | #367 of 368 | #364 | $20,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,751 | $47,157 | +-0% | #380 of 680 | #343 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,737 | $45,579 | -11% | #299 of 345 | #287 | $26,022 |
| Biology | $29,996 | $44,763 | -22% | #795 of 841 | #777 | $19,682 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,071 | $43,138 | -23% | #596 of 660 | #575 | $23,250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $26,637 | $32,843 | -32% | #136 of 137 | #133 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $15,906 | — | — | — | — | $19,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Calvin University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $517,306
- Avg rent near campus: $1,869/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49507 (5.2% cap, Grand Rapids)
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🏆 Where Calvin University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,370 | $38,370 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $54,920 | $54,920 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Calvin University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology