Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Grayling, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Kirtland Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,023 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,831 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 30.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $13,067, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.74x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,456 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Machinist, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,831
Graduation Rate
30.1%
Median Debt
$13,067
Average Net Price
$7,456
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.74x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,023
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,870
Pell Grant Rate
35.5%
Federal Loan Rate
27.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,396
Income $30K–$48K
$2,981
Income $48K–$75K
$4,605
Income $110K+
$14,073
Student Demographics
Women
59.5%
White
87.8%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
4.0%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.7%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (22)
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,290 | 93 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,546 | 52 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,043 | 24 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 34 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 24 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts 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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