Accounting and Related Services at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in accounting and related services earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Rapids Community College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 225 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $66,793 | $58,619 | #23 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $65,993 | $67,096 | #3 | $58,469 |
| 3 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $64,025 | $58,259 | #24 | — |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,903 | $58,190 | #27 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #1 | $52,576 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #2 | $52,576 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $62,744 | $66,156 | #5 | $40,424 |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $62,156 | $59,160 | #19 | $35,513 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $62,081 | $66,077 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $62,072 | $65,292 | #8 | $47,400 |
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| 109 | Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM | $49,346 | $57,135 | #31 | — |
| 110 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $49,277 | $50,633 | #101 | $38,794 |
| 111 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $49,214 | $45,266 | #167 | — |
| 112 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $49,062 | $51,730 | #83 | $35,538 |
| 113 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $49,016 | $52,585 | #75 | $38,751 |
| 114 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $48,906 | $49,723 | #111 | $37,031 |
| 115 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $48,881 | $46,525 | #154 | $39,761 |
Other Majors at Grand Rapids Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,096 | $69,764 | #761 of 962 |
| Computer Programming | $66,293 | — | #17 of 54 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,550 | $48,049 | #10 of 426 |
| Precision Metal Working | $63,350 | $50,089 | #22 of 66 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,001 | $46,280 | #500 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $52,414 | $45,543 | #200 of 237 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $49,865 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,401 | $41,712 | #259 of 547 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $48,420 | — | #76 of 87 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,615 | $33,777 | #245 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $45,302 | $24,473 | #12 of 96 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,584 | $25,539 | #36 of 93 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $35,632 | $33,836 | #436 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Rapids Community College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,538 one year after graduating and $49,062 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($47,660), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.