Henry Ford College
Henry Ford College offers extensive hands-on training for skilled trades and manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on preparing students for in-demand jobs in Michigan's industrial economy. The college has a long history of apprenticeship education, working with regional businesses and industries to develop programs. Students can pursue certifications and degrees in areas like automotive technology, advanced manufacturing, construction, and health sciences, often with flexible class times.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Henry Ford College
9 trade programs at Henry Ford College, 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.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
87 | $71,268/yr | $18,987 |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
77 | $37,860/yr | $11,202 |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
74 | $34,003/yr | $25,750 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
72 | $58,792/yr | $16,976 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
69 | $51,663/yr | $9,744 |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
66 | $26,336/yr | $16,687 |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare nationwide → |
54 | $17,481/yr | $16,120 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
45 | $17,369/yr | $12,952 |
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Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare nationwide → Compare in MI → |
41 | $19,911/yr | — |
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.
More Trade Schools in Michigan
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Michigan, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Michigan
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Michigan. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Dearborn
Other cities in Michigan with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Dearborn.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 9 trade and vocational programs at Henry Ford College 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.