Associate's Degree
Social Sciences, General at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan · See Social Sciences, General nationally
Break-even
+$9,152 over 10 years
For graduates of Social Sciences, General at Grand Valley State University.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
$43,217
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$50,160
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$26,932
Median debt as of 2024
$9,152
10-year net gain as of 2024
Social Sciences, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $90,203 | $12,250 | +1,150% | Strong return |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $82,655 | $18,268 | +981% | Strong return |
| 3 | Manhattan University Riverdale, NY | Associate's | $107,051 | $26,000 | +870% | Strong return |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Associate's | $52,724 | — | +746% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Associate's | $63,814 | $15,000 | +626% | Strong return |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $76,293 | $22,750 | +574% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Associate's | $58,005 | — | +528% | Strong return |
| 8 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Associate's | $59,852 | $20,000 | +397% | Strong return |
| 9 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Associate's | $57,162 | $16,097 | +396% | Strong return |
| 10 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | Associate's | $52,615 | $17,500 | +375% | Strong return |
Other majors at Grand Valley State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $106,121 | — | +1,773% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $95,198 | $24,250 | +1,110% | Strong return |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's | $94,036 | $28,937 | +1,036% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $85,738 | $26,012 | +867% | Strong return |
| International Business | Associate's | $83,990 | $24,295 | +840% | Strong return |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $84,815 | $28,894 | +822% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $83,452 | $25,000 | +821% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate | $112,479 | $30,124 | +785% | Strong return |
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Social Sciences, General at Grand Valley State University
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.