Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $44,071 at Grand Valley State University come in 12% above the national median of $39,301 for Education, General programs.
At 8.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $28,250 debt-to-$44,071 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #22 out of 66 programs, Grand Valley State University's Education, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $44,071 to $48,711 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.