Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's degree · Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI

CIP 52.01

$45,285Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,553Median earnings 4 years after
$61,045Median earnings 5 years after
$21,025Median federal debt
78Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Grand Valley State University earn a median of $45,285 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $21,025, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$56,118$27,000
Walsh College
Troy
$55,524$16,854
Cleary University
Howell
$53,495—
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
$52,491$24,850
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
$47,481$26,000
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$46,827$22,625
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$37,424$28,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Grand Valley State University make?

The median salary is $45,285 one year after graduation and $61,045 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,025.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.