Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public · 4,997 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,290 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,859 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,119 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,989 |
| $110k and up | $8,353 |
| All families (average) | $2,979 |
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 | $46,358 | +$11,549 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $70,631 | +$35,822 | clears the bar | $13,463 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $41,323 | +$6,514 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's Degree | $46,493 | +$11,684 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $63,874 | +$29,065 | clears the bar | $10,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $49,602 | +$14,793 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $52,608 | +$17,799 | clears the bar | $7,600 | 0.4 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $45,697 | +$10,888 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 1 yr |
| Graphic Communications | Associate's Degree | $24,335 | -$10,474 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $49,614 | +$14,805 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 28% 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.