Jackson College
Jackson, MI · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Jackson College is a public institution in Jackson, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 3,422 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,898 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 16.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $13,875, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.66x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,761 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business Administration & Management, Health Services Administration, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,898
Graduation Rate
16.6%
Median Debt
$13,875
Average Net Price
$7,761
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.75x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.66x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,422
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,350
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,200
Pell Grant Rate
37.0%
Federal Loan Rate
16.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,227
Income $30K–$48K
$6,062
Income $48K–$75K
$8,539
Income $110K+
$15,563
Student Demographics
Women
52.3%
White
65.8%
Black
15.1%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.8%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational, Nursing - Associate degree (Preaccredited)
Programs (48)
Associate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,124 | 248 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,414 | 101 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,745 | 101 |
| Physical Sciences | $54,734 | 46 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,704 | 41 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $54,164 | 17 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $72,487 | 12 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 11 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 3 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $40,290 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 68 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 58 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 40 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 26 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,813 | 25 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 23 |
| Practical Nursing | $52,060 | 21 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 18 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 16 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $38,728 | 16 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 7 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Michigan
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI Colleges in Michigan
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