Is Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Grand Rapids Community College is a public, two-year institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan (midsize city). It awarded 2,109 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,948
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,887
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,377
Average net price
$8,621
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
2,109
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
10,698
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $33,777 | $46,615 | 588 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,764 | $74,096 | 103 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $41,712 | $49,401 | 88 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $45,543 | $52,414 | 61 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $45,946 | $51,480 | 53 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $34,042 | $46,375 | 51 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $59,278 | $67,559 | 36 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $35,538 | $49,062 | 36 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,630 | $40,542 | 30 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $34,972 | $45,898 | 30 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,171 | N/A | 29 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $24,473 | $45,302 | 28 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | $33,914 | $39,288 | 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $37,927 | $51,318 | 25 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $49,865 | N/A | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 708 |
| General Studies | Associate | 222 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 98 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 87 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 47 |
| Retail Management | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 44 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Associate | 34 |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Grand Rapids Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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