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School guide · Alpena, MI

Alpena Community College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Alpena Community College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Electrician

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

8 reported completions · CIP 46.0302 · 2024 collection

Lineworker

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

99 reported completions · CIP 46.0303 · 2024 collection

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

1 reported completions · CIP 48.0501 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

2 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Tool and Die Technology/Technician

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

6 reported completions · CIP 48.0507 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

11 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 16 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Automotive Service and Repair

Alpena Community College
Certificae

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0604
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
32
Reported duration for a full-time student
40 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$11,492 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,500 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

CDL Class A Truck Driver Training

Alpena Community College
Commercial Drivers License Class A

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor · CIP 49.0205
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
37
Reported duration for a full-time student
2 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,500 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Concrete Technology

Alpena Community College
Associate in Applied Science

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians · CIP 15.0201
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
6 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$14,684 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,500 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Electrical

Alpena Community College
Certificate

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Electrician · CIP 46.0302
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
18
Reported duration for a full-time student
30 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,665 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$500 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Industrial Technology

Alpena Community College
Industrial Technology Certificate

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other · CIP 15.0699
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
15
Reported duration for a full-time student
30 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,284 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$500 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Licensed Practical Nursing

Alpena Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing (Level I)

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training · CIP 51.3901
Reported delivery format
This program is provided in multiple formats: in-person instruction and online/e-learning/distance learning.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
38
Reported duration for a full-time student
48 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$9,300 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,500 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Machine Tool Technology

Alpena Community College
Associate in Applied Science

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist · CIP 48.0501
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
21
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$14,147 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,250 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Machine Tool Technology Basic

Alpena Community College
Certificate

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist · CIP 48.0501
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
18
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,975 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,000 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Mechanical Design Technology

Alpena Community College
Associate in Applied Science

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician · CIP 15.1302
Reported delivery format
This program is provided in multiple formats: in-person instruction, online/e-learning/distance learning and a hybrid/blended program of in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$13,217 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,000 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Nurse Assistant Training Program

Alpena Community College
Certified Nurse Aide

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Health Aide · CIP 51.2601
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
32
Reported duration for a full-time student
3 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,500 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

Ask for a current written program quote, its exact teaching location, attendance schedule, admissions requirements and any required tools, exams or placements. A record in this download does not establish current WIOA approval, funding availability or enrollment.

Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Registered Nursing

Alpena Community College
Registered Nurse (Level II)

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse · CIP 51.3801
Reported delivery format
This program is provided in multiple formats: in-person instruction and online/e-learning/distance learning.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$15,752 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,500 · reporting period unverified

Ask for a current written program quote, its exact teaching location, attendance schedule, admissions requirements and any required tools, exams or placements. A record in this download does not establish current WIOA approval, funding availability or enrollment.

Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Alpena, MI

Utility Technician

Alpena Community College
Utility Technician - Certificate

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Reported address
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Lineworker · CIP 46.0303
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
37
Reported duration for a full-time student
30 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$8,933 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,000 · reporting period unverified

Ask for a current written program quote, its exact teaching location, attendance schedule, admissions requirements and any required tools, exams or placements. A record in this download does not establish current WIOA approval, funding availability or enrollment.

Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$5,250AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$8,010AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$3,320AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants22%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

These occupations are connected to reported subjects through the federal education-to-occupation crosswalk. The connection helps you explore; it does not mean a particular award qualifies you for every role.

Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 002237. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 29 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Information Science/Studies. 11.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.02 · Associate's Degree$60,063$76,759Suppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 15.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 15.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 15.17 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 15.17 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Construction Trades, General. 46.00 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$126,578$6,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$108,690Suppressed for privacy
Construction Trades, Other. 46.99 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$62,203Suppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Marine Transportation. 49.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$75,143Suppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$72,969$13,500
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Alpena city, Michigan

Median monthly gross rent$6252020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$83
Median household income$47,5452020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$3,647
Resident population estimate10,1542020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±46
Michigan price level96.2BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 96.2 is approximately 3.8% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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  5. Which state or local licensing authority oversees the work you want to do?
  6. Does training include field equipment, rescue procedures or supervised site practice?
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Other options in the area

These institutions in Michigan share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Public institution

Kirtland Community College

Grayling, MI

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

16 reported subjects

About 70 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, MI

Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design

18 reported subjects

About 76 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Private nonprofit institution

Marine Trades Institute

Cedarville, MI

Transportation

2 reported subjects

About 77 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI

Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

14 reported subjects

About 101 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 168607. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.