Alpena Community College
Alpena, Michigan · Public · 732 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $590 |
| $30k to $48k | $897 |
| $48k to $75k | $2,630 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,811 |
| $110k and up | $10,623 |
| All families (average) | $3,320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $126,578 | +$91,769 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $108,690 | +$73,881 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $35,328 | +$519 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,143 | +$40,334 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,969 | +$38,160 | clears the bar | $8,602 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,618 | +$5,809 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $30,201 | -$4,608 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $76,759 | +$41,950 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,203 | +$27,394 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.