by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 74% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 95 students received their master’s degree in general business from GVSU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,285 a year. This is less than $47,842, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Business/Commerce from GVSU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students 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 business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GVSU general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at GVSU make a median salary of $112,465. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of general business master's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 325 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 260 |
| Accounting | 235 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 140 |
| Business Administration & Management | 135 |
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