Grand Rapids Community College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Grand Rapids Community College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Grand Rapids Community College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $26,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $33,700. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $54,000 , followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections at $49,600 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $38,200 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Grand Rapids Community College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Grand Rapids Community College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $54,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $49,600
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $38,200
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $37,400
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $34,600
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) $30,900
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $29,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $29,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) $27,700
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $25,800
Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) $24,900
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $21,800
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $15,800

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170055.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026