Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,089
86th percentile (40th in MI)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Grand Rapids Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 86th percentile of all precision metal working associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Precision Metal Working associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Grand Rapids Community College$50,089
Ferris State University$56,811$77,380$17,5000.31
National Median$41,504$12,0000.29

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$56,811$17,500

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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.