Mathematics at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in mathematics earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State University Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
| … | |||||
| 293 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $52,365 | $59,439 | #251 | — |
| 294 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $51,939 | $48,573 | #303 | $44,668 |
| 295 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $51,771 | $58,620 | #258 | — |
| 296 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,753 | $54,568 | #285 | $45,349 |
| 297 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $51,498 | $52,374 | #293 | $43,105 |
| 298 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $50,605 | $55,281 | #281 | $39,043 |
| 299 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $49,423 | $53,989 | #287 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,349 one year after graduating and $51,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #296 by median pay four years after graduation, and #285 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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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.