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Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, Michigan · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,760 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$4,005
cheaper than 87% of comparable schools
Completion rate
20.9%
Median debt at completion
$9,125
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,549
earns ~$9,125.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Muskegon Community College is a public school in Muskegon, MI, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 2,760 students, it serves adults seeking trade training and associate degrees at a low annual net price.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $4,005, while the median student debt at completion is $9,125. Completion rates are reported at 20.9%, which is lower than many peers because transfer-outs are often not counted in this metric. Ten years after entry, graduates report a median annual earnings of $36,549.

Net price is 30% below the Michigan median ($5,687) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% 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 and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$39,369
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 61 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$55,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,929
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural and Food Products Processingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural and Food Products Processingassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationassociate degreenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Special Education and Teachingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Public Healthassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot 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
Marketingassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health Diagnostic and Intervention, and Practical Nursing. These are available as associate degrees or undergraduate certificates, plus 61 more programs.
What do graduates of Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services typically earn?
Graduates of Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services report a median annual earnings of $39,369 two years after completion.
How many students finish and what does the completion rate mean?
The reported completion rate is 20.9%. This figure is lower than the typical rate for public community colleges because it does not include students who transfer to four-year institutions.
How large is the student body?
The school enrolls 2,760 students, indicating a mid-sized campus with a manageable environment for trade training.
Is the school public or private?
Muskegon Community College is a public school.

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 171304. 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.