# Grand Valley State University: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Allendale, MI. IPEDS 170082, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grand-valley-state-university/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,536
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,241 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,924

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,241 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,272 | $54,242 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,902 | $52,607 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,861 | $56,846 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,609 | $73,412 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,534 | $99,600 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Economics at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | $73,241 | $25,000 | $16,317 | 67% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $81,710 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $93,640 MI, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $101,090 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $103,940 MI, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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