Top 10 Degrees by Field (2019)
A list of the top 10 degrees completed at colleges and universities in the Greater Grand Rapids region.
Degree Field
MSA*
West Michigan Region**
Degree Field
Business Management and Marketing
MSA*
3,250
West Michigan Region**
4,067
Degree Field
Health Professions and Related
MSA*
2,615
West Michigan Region**
3,920
Degree Field
Liberal Arts and Sciences
MSA*
1,558
West Michigan Region**
2,089
Degree Field
Education
MSA*
1,003
West Michigan Region**
1,146
Degree Field
Engineering & Engineering-Related Fields
MSA*
526
West Michigan Region**
1,207
Degree Field
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services
MSA*
246
West Michigan Region**
727
Degree Field
Public Admin. & Social Service
MSA*
542
West Michigan Region**
666
Degree Field
Visual & Performing Arts
MSA*
395
West Michigan Region**
635
Degree Field
Computer & Information Sciences & Support Services
MSA*
476
West Michigan Region**
618
Degree Field
Psychology
MSA*
573
West Michigan Region**
616
*The MSA consists of the following counties: Kent, Ottawa, Montcalm and Ionia.
**The West Michigan region consists of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.
Data Source: Emsi - Program Table