Two Degrees = One Program
You arrived at Grand Valley to explore your interests, discover your strengths, and prepare for a meaningful career. Along the way, you might be ready for a bigger challenge, a deeper level of expertise, or opportunities you hadn't considered.
A combined degree program allows you to build on the momentum you've already created, earning both a bachelor's and graduate degree in one continuous pathway, so you can pursue your career with confidence and save time and money doing so.
Grand Valley offers a variety of combined options, and you can do so across disciplines with the Student Initiated Combined Degree (SICD) program.
31
In-Demand Options
5
Years for Two Degrees
$10,728
Average Savings Per Student
Program Offerings
You can find a list of Grand Valley's combined degree options on our academic programs page.
Design Your Own Combined Degree
The Student Initiated Combined Degree program offers students a unique opportunity to combine undergraduate and graduate degree programs that meet their personal, academic, and career goals. Working with faculty advisors, students can combine degrees from different disciplines and tailor their own goal-driven educational experience.
Why Pursue a Combined Degree?
- Save a year or more time spent attending school by combining degrees instead of earning them separately.
- On average, students in a combined degree program can save $10,700 and take up to four fewer courses than if earning the degrees separately.
- Choose from 31 programs in professions of high-demand, or create your own program.
- Get into the workforce with higher credentials sooner, increasing lifetime earnings exponentially.
- Meet the growing national need for more master's trained employees.
- Gain valuable internship and career opportunities through partnerships in the West Michigan area.
- Conduct innovative research projects with faculty mentors based on your own personal interest.
The Value of a Master's Degree
Whether your goal is the pursuit of knowledge, development of new skills, or increasing your earning potential, a master's degree from Grand Valley will help you achieve your next goal for career success.
Individuals with graduate degrees have unique access to opportunities for:
- Career advancement
- Career flexibility
- Recognition and credibility
- Financial rewards
- A lifelong network of personal connections
