Retail Management at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, MI

Business, Management & Marketing CERTIFICATE CIP 52.0212

Total Graduates

45

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

44%

20 of 45

Female Graduates

56%

25 of 45

Annual Tuition & Fees

$8,049

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Retail Management.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 52.0212
Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 45 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 44% male, 56% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Grand Rapids Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Retail Management Certificate (171)20%43%40%$17,398
Management and Supervision AB (127)17%77%84%$11,374

In the Retail Management Certificate (171) program at Grand Rapids Community College, 43% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 20% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $17,398 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Management and Supervision AB (127) program at Grand Rapids Community College, 77% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 17% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,374 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$97,270

10-Year Job Growth

+5.7%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 6 careers
Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$77,816+5.7%
75%
primary100% confidence
$37,856-5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$49,072+6.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$82,360+4.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
$49,072+6.5%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$72,953

Peak Salary

$121,588

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Speaking
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Want to learn more about working as a Business Teachers, Postsecondary — day-to-day work, job outlook, and salary details?

Institution

Location Grand Rapids, MI

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $8,049
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,859
Average Net Price $9,720

Program Information

CIP Code: 52.0212
CIP Family: 52
IPEDS ID:
0 of 3
+ Add school+ Add school+ Add school
Compare Now