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 health professions.
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GVSU was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions 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 #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Other Health Professions Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,203 a year. This is less than $38,492, which is the national median of all health professions majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, health professions students borrow a median amount of $30,095 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health professions bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,546.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health professions program at GVSU is $291 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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Of the 247 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GVSU, about 19% were men and 81% were 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 207 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the GVSU health professions 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 health professions majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 242 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 153 |
| Allied Health Professions | 133 |
| Communication Sciences | 114 |
| Public Health | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.