by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Grand Valley stacks up against peers offering general social sciences.
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Grand Valley holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #58 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Valley State University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley earn a median of $44,033 a year. This is below $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, general social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,400 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. About 97% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general social sciences majors at Grand Valley State University.
The general social sciences program at Grand Valley breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 30 |
Grand Valley granted 30 completions in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (97%).