by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Grand Valley compares to other colleges that offer allied health professions.
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Grand Valley ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions. More specifically it was ranked #171 out of 1,196 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Valley State University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
Allied Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley earn a median of $93,926 a year. This is above $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, allied health professions students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
Learn more about Grand Valley tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of allied health professions master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions master’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the allied health professions majors at Grand Valley State University.
This allied health professions program at Grand Valley includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 53 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 45 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 20 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 7 |
Grand Valley conferred 53 degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
Grand Valley conferred 45 completions in physician associate/assistant recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
Grand Valley conferred 20 completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
Grand Valley awarded 7 degrees in athletic training/trainer in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).