Where Alpena Community College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health/medical preparatory programs associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College | — | $60,248 | — |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $83,933 | $72,514 | -14% |
| Northeast Community College | $32,840 | $52,612 | +60% |
| Tulsa Community College | $30,605 | $46,914 | +53% |
| Merced College | $31,345 | $39,062 | +25% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alpena Community CollegeAlpena | $5,130 | $27,337* | $60,248 | $13,997* | — |
 Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids | $13,630 | $12,010* | — | $18,495* | 1.54 |
| National Median | — | $27,336* | — | $14,068* | 0.51 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alpena Community College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 16 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.