Trade and career programs at Grand River Technical School
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 8 | $38,453 | $47,290 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Grand River Technical School cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $7,500 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 87% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 84% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $51,366 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 38% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grand River Technical School cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,500 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Grand River Technical School?
87% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Grand River Technical School graduates earn?
Auto and diesel mechanic certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $38,453 one year after finishing.
Is Grand River Technical School accredited?
Grand River Technical School is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis: $18,670 a year
- Pinnacle Career Institute, Kansas City: $23,464 a year
- Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri, Springfield: $14,789 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield, Springfield: $9,075 a year
- Academy of Hair Design-Springfield, Springfield: $14,750 a year
- City Vision University, Kansas City: $6,600 a year
More: all trade schools in Missouri · Grand River Technical School on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.