by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Grand Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Grand Valley holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #497 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Valley State University conferred 160 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Grand Valley report a median salary of $45,631 a year. This is below $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,646 in student loans. This is below $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. About 84% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Grand Valley State University.
This social sciences program at Grand Valley includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 46 |
| General Social Sciences | 30 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| International Relations & Security | 18 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Economics | 10 |