Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 1,298 undergraduates
All 16 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,177 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,674 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,872 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,489 |
| $110k and up | $23,135 |
| All families (average) | $20,301 |
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 | $67,148 | +$32,339 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,933 | +$13,124 | clears the bar | $25,957 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $79,472 | +$44,663 | clears the bar | $34,635 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $55,791 | +$20,982 | clears the bar | $45,100 | 2.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $56,231 | +$21,422 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,341 | +$12,532 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,923 | +$14,114 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $62,782 | +$27,973 | clears the bar | $20,616 | 0.7 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $61,838 | +$27,029 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Master's Degree | $51,886 | +$17,077 | clears the bar | $19,147 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $45,673 | +$10,864 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $40,873 | +$6,064 | clears the bar | $31,470 | 5.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $52,568 | +$17,759 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $61,067 | +$26,258 | clears the bar | $27,250 | 1 yr |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $38,298 | +$3,489 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 62% 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.