by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Economics Schools | 346 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,985 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from GVSU in 2022, 71% were men and 29% 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, 88% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the GVSU economics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 58 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.