Median Earnings (1yr)
$66,523
61st percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
94
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Grand Valley State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Grand Valley State University graduates earn $67k, placing them in the 61th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Grand Valley State University$66,523$45,895
Davenport University$62,639
Saginaw Valley State University$61,433$67,630
Western Michigan University$60,669$65,296
Wayne State University$58,625$61,528
Eastern Michigan University$52,615$67,622
National Median$64,132

Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
$23,324$62,639
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$12,240$61,433
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$15,298$60,669
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$58,625
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$52,615

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Grand Valley State University, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.