There are 4 information technology schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids has a total population of 197,800 and a student population of 40,341. Of these students, 31,049 are enrolled in schools that offer information technology programs.
The largest information technology school in Grand Rapids, by student population, is Grand Rapids Community College. Approximately 9 students graduated in 2010 from Grand Rapids Community College with credentials in information technology.
A total of 16 students graduated with credentials in information technology from information technology schools in Grand Rapids in 2010. In 2009 tuition at information technology schools in Grand Rapids was $11,504 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $999 for information technology related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,657 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $16,236.
Many information technology graduates choose to work as information technology professionals after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Grand Rapids, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 398 information technology professionals in Michigan were working in Grand Rapids. By the year 2018, the number of information technology professionals is expected to increase by 10% in Grand Rapids. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for information technology professionals.
As an information technology professional in Grand Rapids, you can expect to make an average salary of $91,190 per year. This is lower than the average salary for information technology professionals in the state.
Grand Rapids Community College
Address:
143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3295
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Davenport University
Address:
6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-9396
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Aquinas College
Address:
1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-1799
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus
Address:
318 River Ridge Dr NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544-1683
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree