Program Payoff

Delta College

University Center, Michigan. 89 certificate and associate programs, public. 89 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in Michigan.

ProgramCredentialMedian debtGraduates earnThe occupation pays
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's degree $14,339 $56,879 (171) $94,300
Registered Nurses
Precision Metal Working Associate's degree $50,856 (11) $46,120
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $46,456 (22) $50,060
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's degree $11,966 $38,529 (74) $76,420
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's degree $34,847 (23) $39,870
Medical Assistants
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $15,000 $34,704 (35) $48,820
Dental Assistants
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's degree $8,616 $32,925 (45) $99,530
General and Operations Managers
Precision Metal Working Undergraduate certificate $32,569 (14) $46,120
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Legal Support Services Associate's degree $29,685 (11) $62,170
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's degree $8,291 $27,126 (26) $37,080
Security Guards
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's degree $8,750 $26,408 (155) $70,550
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's degree $26,353 (11) $100,970
Project Management Specialists
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's degree $20,530 (32) $64,720
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's degree $19,531 (21) $30,970
Childcare Workers
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Associate's degree $16,169 (12) $134,260
Managers, All Other
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's degree $13,702 (16) $66,030
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Undergraduate certificate $10,500 not published $39,570
Nursing Assistants
Accounting and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $78,820
Accountants and Auditors
Accounting and Related Services Associate's degree not published $78,820
Accountants and Auditors
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Associate's degree not published
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $76,420
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $57,990
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Undergraduate certificate not published $47,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate's degree not published $47,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $99,530
General and Operations Managers
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Undergraduate certificate not published $44,820
Office Clerks, General
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's degree not published $44,820
Office Clerks, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Undergraduate certificate not published
Carpenters Undergraduate certificate not published $61,680
Carpenters
Carpenters Associate's degree not published $61,680
Carpenters
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $48,520
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Computer Programming Associate's degree not published $125,570
Software Developers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Undergraduate certificate not published $125,570
Software Developers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's degree not published $125,570
Software Developers
Computer and Information Sciences, General Undergraduate certificate not published $125,570
Software Developers
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's degree not published $125,570
Software Developers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Undergraduate certificate not published $100,970
Project Management Specialists
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Associate's degree not published $103,230
Construction Managers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate's degree not published $34,820
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Criminal Justice and Corrections Undergraduate certificate not published $37,080
Security Guards
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $48,820
Dental Assistants
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $58,330
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Undergraduate certificate not published $76,270
Electricians
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate's degree not published $76,270
Electricians
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $47,470
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $47,470
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $102,160
Commercial and Industrial Designers
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other Undergraduate certificate not published $90,240
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $99,530
General and Operations Managers
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Associate's degree not published $99,530
General and Operations Managers
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $60,850
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $60,850
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Undergraduate certificate not published $45,310
Interpreters and Translators
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Undergraduate certificate not published $82,990
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Fire Protection Undergraduate certificate not published $134,260
Managers, All Other
Fire Protection Associate's degree not published $134,260
Managers, All Other
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Associate's degree not published $72,980
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Health and Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate certificate not published $64,720
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Undergraduate certificate not published $60,850
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's degree not published $60,850
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $64,250
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $64,250
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $30,970
Childcare Workers
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $49,990
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $49,990
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
International/Globalization Studies Undergraduate certificate not published $97,450
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Journalism Undergraduate certificate not published $63,090
Editors
Journalism Associate's degree not published $63,090
Editors
Legal Support Services Undergraduate certificate not published $62,170
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Undergraduate certificate not published $70,550
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Marketing Associate's degree not published $66,780
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Undergraduate certificate not published $166,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Associate's degree not published $166,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Undergraduate certificate not published
Nutrition Sciences Undergraduate certificate not published $108,970
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Undergraduate certificate not published $70,550
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $50,060
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Undergraduate certificate not published $78,180
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Associate's degree not published $78,180
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Precision Production, Other Undergraduate certificate not published
Precision Production, Other Associate's degree not published
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Undergraduate certificate not published $70,550
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Social Work Undergraduate certificate not published $59,270
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Undergraduate certificate not published $47,050
Coaches and Scouts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate's degree not published $47,050
Coaches and Scouts
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Associate's degree not published $65,110
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $54,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.