Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand Rapids Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 10,698 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,377 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 19.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.26x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,621 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Accounting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,377
Graduation Rate
19.8%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$8,621
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.23x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.26x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,698
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,179
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,219
Pell Grant Rate
28.6%
Federal Loan Rate
14.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,373
Income $30K–$48K
$7,292
Income $48K–$75K
$8,362
Income $110K+
$14,013
Student Demographics
Women
54.4%
White
56.5%
Black
10.9%
Hispanic
20.6%
Asian
3.9%
Two or More Races
4.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.5%
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 Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (57)
Associate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,615 | 731 |
| Business | Not reported | 93 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,096 | 90 |
| Accounting | $49,062 | 43 |
| Dental Support Services | $52,414 | 41 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $45,302 | 28 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 26 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 24 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $36,584 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $64,550 | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,401 | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $54,001 | 20 |
| Machinist | $63,350 | 19 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $35,632 | 18 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $48,420 | 17 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 17 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer Programming | $66,293 | 14 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 14 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $51,480 | 51 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $76,216 | 40 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 40 |
| Machinist | $46,375 | 38 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $45,898 | 35 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,542 | 33 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $51,318 | 32 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 32 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $44,019 | 28 |
| Dental Support Services | $36,140 | 22 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 21 |
| Building Construction | $39,288 | 20 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 20 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 15 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $67,559 | 7 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Associate | 2 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Michigan
- 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 Job Growth Associate's Architecture Programs
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