by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $39,437. This is higher than $32,131, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,400 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,499 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at GVSU is $323 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Grand Valley State University.
The social sciences program at GVSU awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% 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, 97% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
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