West Shore Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
West Shore Community College at a glance
782
students enrolled
174
degrees and certificates a year
27%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$1,527
average net price a year
Tuition $5,550 in state, $7,950 out of state
$34,841
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,115
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 36% | 63 |
| Health professions | 35% | 60 |
| Business & management | 9% | 16 |
| Precision production | 7% | 12 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 5% | 8 |
AI and data programs
West Shore Community College 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 West Shore Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mason County, where the college is.
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8
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.7%
unemployment in Mason County
2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier
$62,296
median household income
Mason County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), sales (2 open).
Hiring most: Autozone (2), Consumers Energy Grand Rapids (1), Consumers Energy Grand Rapids (1), Corewell Health (1), Harsco (1), OxyChem (1), UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (4), Sales (2), Clinical (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Michigan Works! West Central Workforce Development Board.
- Michigan Works! West Central Mason County Workforce Service CenterLudington · 231-843-2563 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is West Shore Community College?
- West Shore Community College enrolls about 782 students and is a public 2-year institution in Scottville, Michigan. It awards about 174 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at West Shore Community College?
- 27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do West Shore Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,841 six years after entry and $36,115 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does West Shore Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- West Shore Community College 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 West Shore Community College?
- 8 open professional jobs are listed in Mason County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Autozone has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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