Is Saginaw Valley State University worth it?
Saginaw Valley State University is a public, four-year institution in University Center, Michigan (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,497 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing; social work; and teacher education, multiple levels.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,001
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,454
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,955
Average net price
$10,775
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
1,497
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,989
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,244 | $81,103 | 256 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,490 | $65,594 | 117 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $61,433 | $70,336 | 97 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,511 | $64,391 | 94 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,049 | $59,042 | 82 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,348 | $53,825 | 76 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $38,503 | $56,961 | 68 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $53,416 | $72,171 | 65 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $59,937 | $70,081 | 63 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $76,823 | $83,873 | 62 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,376 | $58,783 | 61 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $32,753 | $53,376 | 60 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $27,577 | $41,864 | 48 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,151 | $48,561 | 46 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,092 | $50,066 | 46 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 53 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Rehabilitation Science | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Marketing, Other | Bachelor's | 40 |
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Sources: federal figures for Saginaw Valley State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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