Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,498
53rd percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Grand Valley State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Grand Valley State University graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Grand Valley State University$50,498
Michigan State University$52,282$54,896
Central Michigan University$50,186$50,544
Eastern Michigan University$48,103$49,080
Wayne State University$47,990$52,376
Oakland University$47,622$53,297
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$52,282
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$50,186
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$48,103
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$47,990
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$47,622

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.