History at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in history earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State University Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 309 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $47,424 | $52,586 | #182 | $28,449 |
| 310 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $47,243 | $48,906 | #285 | $32,899 |
| 311 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $47,224 | $49,792 | #260 | $32,434 |
| 312 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $47,218 | $49,786 | #261 | $27,341 |
| 313 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $47,200 | $41,427 | #432 | $40,919 |
| 314 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $47,161 | $47,949 | #314 | $34,519 |
| 315 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $47,111 | $51,464 | #215 | $24,659 |
Other History Credentials at Grand Valley State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $24,206 | — | $24,250 |
Other Majors at Grand Valley State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,341 one year after graduating and $47,218 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #312 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,524.
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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.