Grand Rapids Community College Career Programs

Grand Rapids Community College (referred to as Grand Rapids CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Grand Rapids, MI. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Grand Rapids Community College is $8,049 for Michigan residents and $11,859 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,803 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).Grand Rapids Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $11,859
  • Number of Programs: 76 programs

Grand Rapids CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Grand Rapids Community College are $8,049 for Michigan residents and $11,859 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.78% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Grand Rapids Community College
Michigan residentsOut of State
2018-2019$7,681$11,174
2019-2020$7,809$11,409
2020-2021$7,869$11,589
2021-2022$7,869$11,589
2022-2023$7,929$11,679
2023-2024$8,049$11,859

Who Accredits Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1917 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Grand Rapids Community College offers 76 career programs and 3 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,484 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Grand Rapids CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Grand Rapids CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 1 program 10
Architectural Technology/Technician1 program 10
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 4
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)22
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)10
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 4
Computer Support Specialist1 program 5
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 33
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 33
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 0
Education [+] 1 program 0
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 6 programs 50
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 6
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 10
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 4
Quality Control Technology/Technician1 program 2
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 28
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 26
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 26
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs (1 online)661
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 442
General Studies1 program (1 online)219
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 1
Chemical Technology/Technician1 program 1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 46
Corrections1 program 2
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 41
Juvenile Corrections1 program 3
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 25
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 7
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 12
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 17
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 12
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 5
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 programs 25
Photography1 program 4
Art/Art Studies1 program 3
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 11
Music1 program 6
Music Performance1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 165
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 13
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 15
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 22
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 20
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician1 program 4
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 91
Business [+] 9 programs 119
Business/Commerce1 program 60
Business Administration and Management1 program 13
Organizational Leadership1 program 0
Accounting1 program 0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 32
Accounting and Business/Management1 program 0
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary1 program 0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 14
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations1 program 0
Total49 programs (2 online)1,204
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 1
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 26
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts1 program 4
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 8
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 14
Engineering Technology [+] 5 programs 61
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 2
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 10
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 27
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 21
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 0
Chemical Technology/Technician1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 54
Corrections1 program 0
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 54
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 27
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 13
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 10
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 7
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 79
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 15
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician1 program 0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 10
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 54
Business [+] 4 programs (1 online)22
Retail Management1 program (1 online)17
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1 program 4
Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management1 program 1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 0
Total27 programs (1 online)280

Student Population

At Grand Rapids Community College, there are total 11,803 students. Among them, 4,211 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 5,161 men and 6,642 women students at Grand Rapids CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Grand Rapids CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Grand Rapids Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total11,8035,1616,642
American Indian/Native American702743
Asian459200259
Black/African American1,108394714
Hispanic2,0388021,236
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander936
White7,0863,3163,770
Two More418150268
Un-Known580250330
Student Population in Online Programs at Grand Rapids CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students11,8034,2113,1914,401

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