Grand Valley State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Grand Valley State University at a glance

• 18,854

  students enrolled

• 148,109

  alumni, as the college reports

• 5,491

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,317

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,978 in state, $21,154 out of state

• $47,840

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,118

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Grand Valley State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ottawa County, where the college is.

• 85

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Ottawa County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $87,144

  median household income

  Ottawa County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (5 open), sales (6 open), operations (16 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Gentex (13), Gentex (11), Gentex Zeeland (8), Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company (8), Disher (7), Flex (3), Design Within Reach (2), Generac (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (40), Operations (16), Human Resources (6), Sales (6), Finance (5), Marketing (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board.

• West Michigan Works! Service Center: Ottawa CountyHolland · 616-396-2154 · M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University enrolls about 18,854 students and is a public 4-year institution in Allendale, Michigan. It awards about 5,491 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Grand Valley State University?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Grand Valley State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,840 six years after entry and $56,118 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Grand Valley State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Grand Valley State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Grand Valley State University?

85 open professional jobs are listed in Ottawa County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Gentex has the most openings.