Davenport University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Davenport University at a glance

• 3,134

  students enrolled

• 74,131

  alumni, as the college reports

• 1,356

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,707

  average net price a year

  Tuition $22,272

• $47,041

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,099

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Davenport 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, health professions, computer & information sciences, 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 Davenport University?

Davenport University enrolls about 3,134 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awards about 1,356 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Davenport University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Davenport University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,041 six years after entry and $45,099 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Davenport University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Davenport University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Davenport 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.