Business/Commerce at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in business/commerce earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 186 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $61,686 | $62,717 | #191 | $40,868 |
| 187 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $61,614 | $69,766 | #91 | $56,432 |
| 188 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $61,594 | $62,642 | #193 | $40,026 |
| 189 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $61,553 | $64,900 | #178 | $45,285 |
| 190 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $61,446 | $67,120 | #124 | $46,181 |
| 191 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | $61,286 | $69,565 | #97 | $44,785 |
| 192 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $60,970 | $70,594 | #85 | $39,442 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Grand Valley State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,465 | $128,108 | $30,124 |
Other Majors at Grand Valley State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,285 one year after graduating and $61,553 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,025.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.