Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 1,083 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,725 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,222 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,594 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,468 |
| $110k and up | $21,093 |
| All families (average) | $16,626 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $74,404 | +$39,595 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,698 | +$10,889 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,713 | +$10,904 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $51,806 | +$16,997 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,274 | +$41,465 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $62,833 | +$28,024 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $46,148 | +$11,339 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $49,378 | +$14,569 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,075 | +$13,266 | clears the bar | $20,457 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,002 | +$16,193 | clears the bar | $24,451 | 1.5 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,465 | +$4,656 | clears the bar | $22,964 | 4.9 yrs |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's Degree | $73,968 | +$39,159 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,285 | +$25,476 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's Degree | $44,910 | +$10,101 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.