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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GVSU was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education 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 #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 221 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $38,643. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,820 for all education bachelor's degree recipients.
Education majors graduating with a master's degree from GVSU make a median salary of $47,350 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,746.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, education students borrow a median amount of $29,364 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,747 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Grand Valley State University.
The education program at GVSU awarded 196 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to 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, 87% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
The education program at GVSU awarded 43 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 99 |
| Educational Administration | 89 |
| Special Education | 77 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 67 |
| Student Counseling | 16 |
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