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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Saginaw Valley State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 48th 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 Saginaw Valley State 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 and Information Sciences | $68,037 | $90,681 | -2% | #191 of 459 | #163 | $25,625 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,950 | $90,482 | -10% | #233 of 258 | #189 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,823 | $83,873 | -9% | #301 of 318 | #224 | $26,679 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,244 | $81,103 | -9% | #682 of 966 | #579 | $25,250 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $54,219 | $72,888 | -8% | #11 of 24 | #11 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,416 | $72,171 | -5% | #429 of 796 | #367 | $25,406 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $59,937 | $70,081 | +26% | #21 of 85 | #11 | $17,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $66,597 | $65,826 | -13% | #79 of 93 | #80 | $28,840 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,284 | $65,610 | -21% | #394 of 452 | #368 | $18,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,490 | $65,594 | -4% | #554 of 1176 | #440 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,049 | $59,042 | +7% | #170 of 660 | #105 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $44,376 | $58,783 | -15% | #403 of 516 | #373 | $25,500 |
| Social Work | $38,503 | $56,961 | +10% | #90 of 420 | #36 | $29,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,740 | $55,558 | +5% | #167 of 476 | #119 | $30,313 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $55,302 | +14% | #133 of 576 | #55 | $28,625 |
| Biology | $35,216 | $54,038 | -6% | #558 of 841 | #468 | $24,865 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,348 | $53,825 | -4% | #339 of 660 | #248 | $26,722 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $32,753 | $53,376 | -14% | #39 of 48 | #32 | $30,625 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $23,298 | $50,875 | +5% | #54 of 137 | #50 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,021 | $50,816 | -7% | #380 of 610 | #337 | $27,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,191 | $50,078 | -1% | #109 of 177 | #92 | $29,500 |
| Psychology | $30,092 | $50,066 | -1% | #508 of 1027 | #341 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,585 | $49,761 | -3% | #195 of 345 | #178 | $23,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,151 | $48,561 | +2% | #311 of 680 | #276 | $30,333 |
| Business/Commerce | $37,424 | $47,065 | -31% | #262 of 271 | #261 | $28,000 |
| History | $38,628 | $42,803 | -16% | #408 of 459 | #377 | $29,327 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,289 | $42,270 | +2% | #192 of 423 | #137 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,577 | $41,864 | -19% | #255 of 299 | #241 | $24,286 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,059 | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
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🏆 Where Saginaw Valley State 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 | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Room | $5,130 | |
| Board | $4,470 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,280 | $42,792 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,545 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,338 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,963 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,972 |
| $110,001+ | $18,491 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology