Human Development, Family Studies, at Grand Rapids Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Location: Grand Rapids, MI•In-State Tuition: $4,059•Out-of-State Tuition: $11,859
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$21,341
Est. from national median (34 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$11,984
Est. from national median (29 programs)

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

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Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Human Development, Family Studies, certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Grand Rapids Community College$21,341*$34,116$11,984*—
Ferris State University$49,671*$48,577$31,000*0.62
National Median$21,341*—$11,160*0.52
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$49,671$31,000

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.

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 34 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.