Saginaw Valley State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Saginaw Valley State University?

SVSU's reported six-year graduation rate is 48% for the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 19%. These measures follow defined groups of entering students; they do not represent the completion rate of every transfer, part-time or graduate student.

The difference matters for planning. A student who budgets for four years should not assume the four-year completion rate describes their personal prospects, but should ask how often courses in their major are offered and whether prerequisites, placements or work commitments could extend the timeline. The reported first-year retention rate is 78%, a separate measure of whether students return rather than whether they ultimately graduate.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Saginaw Valley State University?

College Scorecard program figures describe reported earnings one year after completion for federally aided completers with measurable earnings. They are program-level medians for the measured group, not starting-salary offers or a forecast for every graduate.

Among the reported examples, the one-year median is $70,259 for electrical, electronics and communications engineering, $67,762 for mechanical engineering, and $61,511 for registered nursing. Other reported figures include $50,943 for accounting, $38,084 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods, and $32,815 for communication and media studies.

These figures are most useful when compared with the same measurement for a program a student is seriously considering. They do not show the full earnings range, exclude some graduates from measurement, and can be affected by location, additional education, occupation and time spent in the workforce. One-year earnings also cannot capture the longer-term value or cost of a degree.