Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, Michigan · Public · 1,431 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,134 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,151 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,414 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,514 |
| $110k and up | $11,413 |
| All families (average) | $5,978 |
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 | $37,492 | +$2,683 | clears the bar | $7,942 | 3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,660 | +$48,851 | clears the bar | $16,981 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $43,335 | +$8,526 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.