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 liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,374 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at GVSU is $253 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Grand Valley State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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