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 education.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, GVSU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 276 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 196 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in education from GVSU. This makes it the #102 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of education students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $44,071. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,982 for all education bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, education students borrow a median amount of $32,082 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,353 for all education majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the education program at GVSU is $318 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 276 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from GVSU in 2022, 23% were men and 77% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 247 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program 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 education program at GVSU make a median salary of $56,399. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all education graduates with a master's is $56,157.
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in General Education from GVSU in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 139 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 101 |
| Special Education | 62 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 51 |
| Student Counseling | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.