Henry Ford College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Henry Ford College at a glance

• 8,643

  students enrolled

• 3,946

  degrees and certificates a year

• 17%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $660

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,656 in state, $6,744 out of state

• $28,100

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,795

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Henry Ford College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Wayne County, where the college is.

• 1,081

  open professional jobs

• 76

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  107 jobs

• 6.7%

  unemployment in Wayne County

  2026-09 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $59,521

  median household income

  Wayne County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (37 open), finance (76 open), sales (113 open), operations (137 open), marketing (26 open), human resources (40 open).

Hiring most: Ford Motor (243), Accident Fund (30), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (29), DTE Energy (24), Tenneco (21), Amazon (20), BDO USA (15), Ford (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (293), Operations (137), Sales (113), Finance (76), Data & Analytics (65), Legal (46). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: City of Detroit Mayor’s Workforce Development Board, SEMCA Workforce Development Board.

• Detroit Employment Solutions CorporationDetroit · 313-962-9675 · Appoingment Only: Mon., Tue,, Wed,, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-7pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Dearborn American Job CenterDearborn · 313-203-1891 · 9-5 M-F
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Highland Park American Job CenterHighland Park · 313-826-0299 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Livonia American Job CenterLivonia · 734-513-4900 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne American Job CenterWayne · 734-858-4284 · Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Wyandotte American Job CenterWyandotte · 734-362-3466 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Henry Ford College?

Henry Ford College enrolls about 8,643 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dearborn, Michigan. It awards about 3,946 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Henry Ford College?

17% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Henry Ford College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $28,100 six years after entry and $34,795 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Henry Ford College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Henry Ford College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Henry Ford College?

1,081 open professional jobs are listed in Wayne County, 76 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Ford Motor has the most openings.