C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Gogebic Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Ironwood, Michigan 49938
Gogebic Community College campus, Ironwood, MI
Gogebic Community College campus, Ironwood, MI. Photo: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C+
56/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

844
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,425
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Gogebic Community College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$113,154
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+12.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gogebic Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,950
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,998
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,925
Median debt at graduation
35.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gogebic Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$62,799$63,449+13%#201 of 757#139$11,000
Precision Metal Working—$49,487+2%#155 of 365#139—
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$42,494+20%#66 of 496#44—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Gogebic Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $113,154
  • Avg rent near campus: $873/mo — vs ~$422/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49968 (6.3% cap, Wakefield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,107 $7,006
Room $3,800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,559 $20,458

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Out Loans
$6,425
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,687
$30,001 - $48,000$5,435
$48,001 - $75,000$6,056
$75,001 - $110,000$12,198
$110,001+$12,847

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 32 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 24 grads/yr General Studies 22 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 11 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 11 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 9 grads/yr Social Work 7 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 5 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 4 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 4 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 3 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 3 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 3 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Gogebic Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

844
Total Students
61%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Hispanic 2%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 21%
Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 45%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~287 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 36%
Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gogebic Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Gogebic Community College?
Tuition at Gogebic Community College is $6,107 for in-state students and $7,006 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,425.
What is the graduation rate at Gogebic Community College?
The graduation rate at Gogebic Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Gogebic Community College a good school?
Gogebic Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Gogebic Community College?
Gogebic Community College has a total enrollment of 844 students.
Is there rental demand near Gogebic Community College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Gogebic Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 287 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ironwood area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology