Grand Rapids Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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10,698
students enrolled
1,839
degrees and certificates a year
21%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,621
average net price a year
Tuition $7,590 in state, $11,400 out of state
$35,623
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,377
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 40% | 731 |
| Health professions | 16% | 288 |
| Business & management | 14% | 252 |
| Engineering technologies | 6% | 106 |
| Computer & information sciences | 5% | 94 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 8 | 8 |
The job market around Grand Rapids Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kent County, where the college is.
441
open professional jobs
49
entry level
4 say no experience is needed
6%
ask for AI skills
26 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in Kent County
2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$80,390
median household income
Kent County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (17 open), finance (56 open), sales (58 open), operations (63 open), marketing (16 open), human resources (22 open).
Hiring most: Corewell Health (31), BDO USA (22), Disher (19), Creative Financial Staffing (13), UFP Industries (12), General Electric (11), Wolverine World Wide (10), Rockford University (9).
What they hire for: Engineering (115), Operations (63), Sales (58), Finance (56), Human Resources (22), Clinical (17). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board.
- West Michigan Works! Grand Rapids Service CenterGrand Rapids · 616-336-4460 · Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
- West Michigan Works! SE Service Center- KentGrand Rapids · 616-336-4040 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- West Michigan Works! Service Center - Kent CountyRockford · 616-228-6724 · Tues, Weds, Thurs. 8:am-12pm, 1pm-5pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Grand Rapids Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College enrolls about 10,698 students and is a public 2-year institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awards about 1,839 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Grand Rapids Community College?
- 21% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,623 six years after entry and $38,377 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Grand Rapids Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Grand Rapids Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Grand Rapids Community College?
- 441 open professional jobs are listed in Kent County, 49 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Corewell Health has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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