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Construction trades programs in Michigan
10 schools in Michigan offer construction trades programs (10 of them public), with 8 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $37,183 a year after finishing, compared with $36,165 nationally.
All construction trades programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | Community college | Certificate | 15 | $37,183 | $39,288 | n/a | $4,270 |
| Michigan Career and Technical InstitutePlainwell, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $33,959 | n/a | $8,805 |
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,910 |
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,910 |
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,100 |
| Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,745 |
| Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI | Public university | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,012 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,073 |
| Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,220 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 48 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,736 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 51 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,736 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,112 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,112 |
Cities with the most programs: Grand Rapids (1), Plainwell (1), University Center (1), Lansing (1), Warren (1), Marquette (1), Traverse City (1), Auburn Hills (1), Ann Arbor (1), Detroit (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Michigan?
10 schools in Michigan awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which construction trades program in Michigan has the highest earnings?
Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, where certificate graduates earned a median of $37,183 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Michigan?
By yearly tuition and fees, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor charges $2,736 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do construction trades graduates make in Michigan?
The typical certificate program in Michigan reported median earnings of $37,183 one year after graduation and $36,624 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
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.