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Kirtland Community College

Grayling, Michigan · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,023 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$7,456
cheaper than 58% of comparable schools
Completion rate
23%
Median debt at completion
$13,067
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,831
earns ~$4,805.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Kirtland Community College is a public school in Grayling, MI, that mainly awards associate degrees to local students. With an average annual net price of $7,456, it offers training in trades like HVAC and vehicle repair, plus 23 other programs.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 23%, which is lower than the national average for community colleges where transfers are often excluded from these stats. Median student debt at completion is $13,067, which you should weigh against typical earnings like $35,831 ten years after entry. Half of the students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid reliance.

Net price is 31% above the Michigan median ($5,687) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$39,585
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$39,369
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$33,993
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$29,685
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 19 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$54,894
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$27,822
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$22,710
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$22,329
Forestryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Management Information Systems and Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are available for the HVAC program?
The school offers an undergraduate certificate and an associate degree in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion are reported at $39,585 for the certificate and $39,369 for the associate degree.
What is the completion rate for this public school?
The reported completion rate is 23%, but note that this figure often undercounts students who transfer out of public community colleges.
Is Kirtland Community College a public or private institution?
It is a public school located in Grayling, MI.
How does the median student debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $13,067, which is higher than the average annual net price of $7,456 after aid.

Other options in Michigan

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alpena Community CollegeAlpena$3,32050.4%$36,442
Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba$11,94936.5%$35,090
Mott Community CollegeFlint$5,68721.3%$32,538
Delta CollegeUniversity Center$4,54723.8%$37,781
Glen Oaks Community CollegeCentreville$8,91828.8%$37,540
Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood$5,39734.7%$40,950
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 170587. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.