Median Earnings (1yr)
$23,493
5th percentile (25th in MI)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Michigan Career and Technical Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Michigan Career and Technical Institute graduates earn $23k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all building/construction finishing, management, and inspection 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

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Michigan Career and Technical Institute$23,493$20,407
Grand Rapids Community College$33,914$24,553$6,4600.19
National Median$28,485$7,5210.26

Other Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
$4,059$33,914$6,460

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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute, approximately 34% 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.