by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Grand Valley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Grand Valley among the top schools in the country for general social sciences, placing at #53 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 53 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 2 of 3 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general social sciences at Grand Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Valley State University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Grand Valley holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley earn a median of $44,033 a year. This is below $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, general social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,400 in student loans. This is higher than $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
Read more about Grand Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. About 97% of graduates 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Grand Valley granted 30 bachelor’s completions in social sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (97%).
