All GVSU majors by area
- Science & Math · 15
- Business & Finance · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Engineering · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $43,668 | $74,229 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $46,496 | $70,611 | $25,000 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | $63,043 | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,675 | $61,868 | $28,750 |
| Biochemistry | $30,141 | $59,476 | $26,625 |
| Neuroscience | $32,644 | $57,842 | $24,946 |
| Biology | $40,959 | $52,176 | $26,748 |
| Mathematics | $45,349 | $51,753 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,118 | $49,113 | $24,158 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $44,525 | $45,090 | $27,000 |
| Biopsychology | — | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $58,746 | $80,324 | $24,397 |
| Accounting | $51,186 | $80,153 | $23,750 |
| Business Administration | $57,760 | $79,324 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | $43,391 | $77,581 | $26,000 |
| Human Resources | $50,259 | $75,800 | $25,452 |
| Business Economics | $53,536 | $73,241 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $52,872 | $71,348 | $24,199 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $46,886 | $69,603 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $46,022 | $69,592 | $25,000 |
| Business | $45,285 | $61,553 | $21,025 |
| Hospitality Management | $35,406 | $58,413 | $26,000 |
| Economics | $53,985 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $31,569 | $53,715 | $28,740 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $51,872 | $26,814 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,767 | $51,497 | $31,000 |
| History | $27,341 | $47,218 | $26,500 |
| English | $39,334 | $45,237 | $28,570 |
| Writing | $31,016 | $43,552 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $26,500 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,181 | $79,188 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $57,161 | $70,655 | $27,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $35,374 | $62,501 | $26,300 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $34,203 | $62,482 | $26,262 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,913 | $53,175 | $26,300 |
| Health Administration | $40,032 | $51,027 | $28,457 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $43,631 | $50,291 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $63,038 | — | $31,741 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $80,746 | $103,253 | $26,676 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,732 | $100,456 | $29,172 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $76,754 | $95,416 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,777 | $90,565 | $28,000 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $58,781 | $80,398 | $29,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $34,882 | $49,111 | $29,198 |
| Studio Art | $24,135 | $39,307 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $25,256 | $39,082 | $25,899 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $40,415 | $57,771 | $25,479 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,172 | $57,599 | $26,377 |
| Communications | $32,755 | $46,938 | $26,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $24,894 | $43,011 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $49,494 | $49,814 | $30,350 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,124 | $49,612 | $30,750 |
| Education | $44,071 | $49,225 | $29,364 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,360 | $94,330 | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $66,967 | $81,420 | $29,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former GVSU students earn a median $56,118 ten years after starting college, more than 67% of Michigan colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
GVSU majors questions
How many majors does GVSU offer?
Grand Valley State University offers 83 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at GVSU?
Computer Engineering graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median $103,253 four years after graduating, the highest of the 62 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,676.
Which GVSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Film and Photography graduates earn the least: a median $39,082 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Grand Valley State University overview