Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,189
29th percentile (60th in MI)
Est. Median Debt
$12,000
Est. from national median (15 programs)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Grand Rapids Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 29th percentile of all computer/information technology administration and management certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Grand Rapids Community College$36,189$39,256$12,000*
National Median$42,271$12,000*0.28
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Grand Rapids Community College, approximately 27% 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.