Delta College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 6,573 students.
About This School
Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan with approximately 6,573 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,547 per year. The graduation rate is 21%, and the typical graduate earns $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
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Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and start a career quickly — at just $4,550/year average net price and only $6,000 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more financially responsible paths you can take. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $34,600 ten years out, which is modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with fields that pay above that floor. A smart move for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter a specific trade, but less compelling as a terminal degree if you're chasing higher earning potential.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Delta College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($49,621 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians ($42,401 vs $63,241).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 414 | $44,873 | $44,125 | +$748 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 113 | $79,481 | $80,813 | −$1,332 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 60 | $49,377 | $48,733 | +$644 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 52 | $60,118 | $65,389 | −$5,271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 25 | $54,029 | $46,706 | +$7,323 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 25 | $44,145 | $61,982 | −$17,837 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | $28,299 | $34,184 | −$5,885 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 13 | $25,251 | $31,650 | −$6,399 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | $49,621 | $42,269 | +$7,352 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | $42,401 | $63,241 | −$20,840 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | $50,678 | $47,660 | +$3,018 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | $28,228 | $37,073 | −$8,845 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,573 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Delta College cost?
The average net price at Delta College is about $4,547 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Delta College?
Delta College has a graduation rate of 21%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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