At a glance
Average net price
$3,320
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
51.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
732
In-state tuition
$5,250
Out-of-state tuition
$8,010
Cost of attendance
$12,246
Median earnings (10y)
$36,442
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 50.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (43%), health (21%), stem (10%).
- STEM10%
- Health21%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences8%
- Trades & services43%
- Construction trades31.0%~227 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions20.6%~151 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business9.3%~68 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts7.0%~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.3%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology3.5%~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.9%~21 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering2.3%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.7%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~2 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.3%~2 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture0.3%~2 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 132 | — | $6,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 67 | $39,554 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | $13,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 45 | $22,147 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 41 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 14 | $51,298 | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 11 | $39,476 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 4 | $26,470 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Alpena Community College
Alpena Community College is a small institution located in Alpena, Michigan, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 732 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Construction trades, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Alpena Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,320 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,250 for in-state students and $8,010 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,246 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 51.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 50.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $36,442 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Alpena Community College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Construction trades, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (43% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), stem (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Alpena, Michigan (town), Alpena Community College draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Alpena Community College
Q.How much does Alpena Community College cost?
The average net price at Alpena Community College is $3,320 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,246.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Alpena Community College?
Alpena Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 51.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Alpena Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Alpena Community College graduate earns $36,442 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Alpena Community College?
Published tuition is $5,250 in-state and $8,010 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Alpena Community College located?
Alpena Community College is located in Alpena, Michigan (ZIP 49707).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Alpena Community College at their official website.