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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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GVSU was ranked #215 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $57,760. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $29,112 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at GVSU is $302 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the GVSU business administration 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 business administration majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 325 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 260 |
| Accounting | 235 |
| General Business/Commerce | 142 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 140 |
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