Cornerstone University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Cornerstone University at a glance

• 1,298

  students enrolled

• 448

  degrees and certificates a year

• 62%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,301

  average net price a year

  Tuition $28,300

• $42,598

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,314

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Cornerstone University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Cornerstone University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kent County, where the college is.

• 517

  open professional jobs

• 69

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  18 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Kent County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $80,390

  median household income

  Kent County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, education, which lead to finance (73 open), sales (65 open), operations (80 open), marketing (17 open), human resources (28 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Corewell Health (30), Acrisure (26), Disher (23), Creative Financial Staffing (17), Amway (15), General Electric (13), Trane U.s. (12), BDO USA (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (129), Operations (80), Finance (73), Sales (65), Human Resources (28), Clinical (20). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board.

• West Michigan Works! Grand Rapids Service CenterGrand Rapids · 616-336-4460 · Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
• West Michigan Works! SE Service Center- KentGrand Rapids · 616-336-4040 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• West Michigan Works! Service Center - Kent CountyRockford · 616-228-6724 · Tues, Weds, Thurs. 8:am-12pm, 1pm-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone University enrolls about 1,298 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awards about 448 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Cornerstone University?

62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Cornerstone University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,598 six years after entry and $47,314 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Cornerstone University offer AI or data science degrees?

Cornerstone University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Cornerstone University?

517 open professional jobs are listed in Kent County, 69 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Corewell Health has the most openings.