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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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 276 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 $30,278 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,839 for all health professions students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, health professions students borrow a median amount of $26,262 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 $26,763.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health professions program at GVSU is $291 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Grand Valley State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 health professions majors earned their bachelor's degree from GVSU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 242 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 153 |
| Allied Health Professions | 120 |
| Communication Sciences | 86 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 60 |
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