Construction Trades programs in Michigan
17 construction trades programs at 12 Michigan schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $37,183 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $36,994. Median borrower debt is $12,315.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 20 | $37,183 | – | – |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | Plainwell, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 42 | not reported | $12,315 | $140 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 49 | not reported | – | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a construction trades school in Michigan
Some trades and building-inspector roles require state licensing or ICC certification. Verify the licensing board in your state before enrolling.
- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Does the program prepare for a state licensing exam?
- Are there job-site partnerships?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in Michigan?
By reported one-year earnings, Grand Rapids Community College leads at $37,183 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in Michigan?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Michigan.