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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international business.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for international business list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best International Business Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in international business. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international business students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $58,746. This is higher than $49,822, which is the national median for all international business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, international business students borrow a median amount of $24,813 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,930.
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 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of international business bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 international business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GVSU international 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international business 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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.