Computer Programming at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in computer programming earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Grand Rapids Community College Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming 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 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
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| 14 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $69,769 | $74,454 | #11 | $33,937 |
| 15 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $68,046 | $71,747 | #13 | — |
| 16 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $67,224 | $69,950 | #14 | — |
| 17 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $66,293 | $69,898 | #15 | — |
| 18 | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI | $65,796 | $64,802 | #22 | $33,781 |
| 19 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $64,773 | $65,855 | #21 | — |
| 20 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $64,120 | $67,607 | #19 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,062 | $35,538 | #112 of 225 |
| 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 computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for computer programming ($58,070).
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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.