History at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study History, take a look at what Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #396 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Students who complete Grand Valley State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,987 |
| 2 years | $31,236 |
| 3 years | $35,444 |
| 4 years | $40,199 |
| 5 years | $40,634 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Grand Valley State University take home a median $40,199, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $25,568.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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