Delta College
University Center, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in University Center, Michigan, Delta College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 6,573 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,781 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 20.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,978, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.44x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,547 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Machinist, Business Administration & Management, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,781
Graduation Rate
20.8%
Median Debt
$10,978
Average Net Price
$4,547
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.15x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.44x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,573
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,880
Pell Grant Rate
37.7%
Federal Loan Rate
11.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,819
Income $30K–$48K
$2,237
Income $48K–$75K
$5,500
Income $110K+
$11,755
Student Demographics
Women
57.0%
White
71.3%
Black
12.2%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (68)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,873 | 414 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,481 | 113 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,377 | 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,118 | 52 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $54,029 | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | $44,145 | 25 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 22 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $28,299 | 19 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 16 |
| Fine Arts | $25,251 | 13 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $42,401 | 12 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,621 | 12 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 10 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | $50,678 | 9 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 7 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | $28,228 | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | $50,030 | 98 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 35 |
| Health Services Administration | $26,793 | 21 |
| Practical Nursing | $63,957 | 20 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 10 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $44,564 | 8 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Not reported | 6 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Show 26 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Marketing | Associate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Journalism | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 1 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Precision Production, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Michigan
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Michigan
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