Home to the 38th president of the U.S Gerald Ford, and 188,000 residents, Grand Rapids is a city located west Michigan. Ranked as the second largest in the state, the city hosts several colleges and university within its borders. Various degree, masters, and PhD programs in technology and biology are offered here among others.

Creative students who want to focus on disciplines such as theater, music or art may choose to study the fine arts. It can prepare students for a career in the arts or complement a variety of other careers in the humanities.

The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students. Universities in the US dominate the world rankings and the country also offers a wide variety of exciting study locations. State university systems are partially subsidized by state governments, and may have many campuses spread around the state, with hundreds of thousands of students.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.