Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Grand Valley compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Grand Valley ranks competitively among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #417 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Valley State University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Grand Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,840 a year. This is higher than $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, economics students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley are White. Approximately 70% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Grand Valley State University.