Grace Christian University
Grace Christian University, located in Wyoming, MI, offers a unique approach for adults and recent grads seeking skilled careers by integrating faith-based education with practical trade skills. Through a partnership with the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI), students can earn an associate or bachelor's degree from Grace Christian University while simultaneously gaining nationally recognized trade certifications in fields like carpentry, plumbing, and sprinkler fitting. This collaboration emphasizes hands-on training at WMCI's facilities, located close to Grace Christian University, and prepares students for careers in construction, construction management, and even entrepreneurial opportunities within the trades. The university's career services also provide resume assistance, interview preparation, and connections to potential employers who are often eager to hire Grace Christian University graduates.
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All Programs at Grace Christian University
1 trade program at Grace Christian University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
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Pastoral Counseling
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42 | $33,522/yr | $19,089 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at Grace Christian University using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.