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 legal support.
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GVSU was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for legal support 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 #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Legal Support Services Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in legal support services. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of legal support students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $40,778. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,900 for all legal support 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in legal support from GVSU. About 8% were men and 92% 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, 76% 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 legal support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its legal support 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal support majors at Grand Valley State University.
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