Is Grand Rapids Community College worth it?

Grand Rapids, MI · Public · 2-year

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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Federal context for Grand Rapids Community College

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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

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$33,777$46,615588
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$69,764$74,096103
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$41,712$49,40188
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate$45,543$52,41461
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$45,946$51,48053
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$34,042$46,37551
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$59,278$67,55936
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate$35,538$49,06236
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$27,630$40,54230
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$34,972$45,89830
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$32,171N/A29
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate$24,473$45,30228
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificate$33,914$39,28825
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$37,927$51,31825
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$49,865N/A24

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate708
General StudiesAssociate222
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate98
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate87
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs47
Retail ManagementCertificate 1-2 yrs45
Child Care and Support Services ManagementCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr44
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingAssociate34
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management OperationsCertificate 1-2 yrs30
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr29

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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.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page