Delta College
University Center, Michigan · Public · 6,573 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,819 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,237 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,500 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,199 |
| $110k and up | $11,755 |
| All families (average) | $4,547 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,873 | +$10,064 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,481 | +$44,672 | clears the bar | $14,339 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,118 | +$25,309 | clears the bar | $11,966 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,030 | +$15,221 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $54,029 | +$19,220 | clears the bar | $8,291 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,377 | +$14,568 | clears the bar | $8,616 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $28,299 | -$6,510 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $44,145 | +$9,336 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Associate's Degree | $26,707 | -$8,102 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,793 | -$8,016 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $25,251 | -$9,558 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $28,228 | -$6,581 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $50,678 | +$15,869 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,957 | +$29,148 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $49,621 | +$14,812 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 27% 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.