Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,767/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 9.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.
The $27,660 debt-to-$35,767 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #213 out of 424 programs, Grand Valley State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,767 to $53,130 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.