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Biological & Physical Science at Grand Valley State University

If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.

Studying Online at Grand Valley State University

Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Grand Valley State University

Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 49
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#47 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#86 of 191
Best Value	Nationwide	#162 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Grand Valley State University

Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Biological & Physical Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,369
2 years	$35,996
3 years	$37,262
4 years	$39,223
5 years	$46,679

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Grand Valley State University report median earnings of $39,223, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Grand Valley State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Grand Valley State University are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).

Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University

Of the 10 bachelor’s biological & physical science graduates at Grand Valley State University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at Grand Valley State University

This Biological & Physical Science program at Grand Valley State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Those who complete Biological & Physical Science program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.