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 is in the top 10% of the country for legal support. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 115 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in legal support services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Legal Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,426 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,956 for all legal support bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, legal support students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all legal support bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,388.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal support majors at Grand Valley State University.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Legal Support Services from GVSU in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 legal support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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