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 general business.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 95 students received their master’s degree in general business from GVSU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $40,591. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,524 for all general business students.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from GVSU make a median salary of $79,623 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, general business students borrow a median amount of $21,025 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Grand Valley State University.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Business/Commerce from GVSU in 2020-2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 95 students who earned a master's degree in General Business/Commerce from GVSU in 2020-2021, 61% were men and 39% 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, 77% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 302 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 280 |
| Accounting | 213 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 175 |
| Business Administration & Management | 148 |
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