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Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 10,698 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$8,621
cheaper than 49% of comparable schools
Completion rate
23.8%
Median debt at completion
$9,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,377
earns ~$4,451.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Grand Rapids Community College is a public institution in Grand Rapids, MI, offering associate degrees and undergraduate certificates across many programs. With over 10,000 students, it serves adults seeking affordable trade training and healthcare credentials.

What to know

The average annual net price is $8,621 after financial aid. The completion rate is 23.8%, which undercounts transfers and should be viewed alongside the school's large enrollment of 10,698 students. Median student debt at completion is $9,000, which graduates can compare to their typical earnings of $38,377 ten years after entry.

Net price is 52% above the Michigan median ($5,687) for schools offering these programs.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$41,025
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$39,369
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$38,289
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$37,671
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$32,162
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$29,995
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$27,048
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$26,997
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$25,967
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$20,140
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 52 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$54,732
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degree$53,358
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$53,358
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$36,674
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$36,042
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$33,779
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$32,711
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificate$31,941
Computer Programmingassociate degree$30,771
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$26,933
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$25,194
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$19,455
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificate$15,552
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Architectural Sciences and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanics and Repairers, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Dental Support Services, and Culinary Arts, plus undergraduate certificates in HVAC, Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
How much do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn?
Graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology program typically earn a median of $38,289 two years after completion.
How many students finish the program?
The overall completion rate for students is 23.8%, but this number does not account for students who transfer to other schools.
How large is the student body?
There are 10,698 students enrolled, indicating a large campus environment with many programs available.
Is this a public or private school?
Grand Rapids Community College is a public school mainly awarding associate degrees.

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Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood$5,39734.7%$40,950
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 170055. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.