West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Scottville, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, West Shore Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 782 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,115 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 28.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,089, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.97x. The average net price after financial aid is $1,527 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Machinist, and Human Development & Family Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,115
Graduation Rate
28.9%
Median Debt
$9,089
Average Net Price
$1,527
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.83x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.97x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
782
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,820
Pell Grant Rate
30.2%
Federal Loan Rate
3.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $42)
Income $30K–$48K
$822
Income $48K–$75K
$2,665
Student Demographics
Women
58.2%
White
77.4%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
13.0%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.0%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (21)
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,909 | 63 |
| Registered Nursing | $72,307 | 28 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | $41,732 | 2 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $69,706 | 20 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 1 |
| Practical Nursing | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- 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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