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Computer Programming at Grand Rapids Community College

If you plan to study Computer Programming, take a look at what Grand Rapids Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Grand Rapids Community College sits in Grand Rapids, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 computer programming degrees were granted at Grand Rapids Community College.

Online Class Availability at Grand Rapids Community College

Many students take online classes at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Programming Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College

Graduates of Grand Rapids Community College’s Computer Programming program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$30,771
4 years	$48,732

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Programming graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $48,732, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Programming graduates from Grand Rapids Community College comes in at $14,165.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Programming graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Programming graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 14% women (3) and 86% men (18).

Computer Programming Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College

Among the 21 associate’s computer programming graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at Grand Rapids Community College

The Computer Programming program at Grand Rapids Community College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Programming	21

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Programming Graduates

Students who finish Computer Programming program at Grand Rapids Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Programming graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Web Developers	$125,527
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Network Support Specialists	$107,799
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Software Developers	$76,447
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.