Alma College
Alma, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 1,148 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,162 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,009 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,076 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,699 |
| $110k and up | $23,618 |
| All families (average) | $20,694 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,280 | +$17,471 | clears the bar | $26,423 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $63,641 | +$28,832 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,458 | +$9,649 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,287 | +$22,478 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,386 | +$45,577 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,445 | +$13,636 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,001 | +$42,192 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,947 | +$19,138 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $53,871 | +$19,062 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 63% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.