Jackson College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 3,563 students.
About This School
Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, Michigan with approximately 3,563 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,657 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $34,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Jackson College is a public college in Jackson County, Michigan. Originally established as Jackson Junior College in 1928, Jackson County electors voted to reincorporate the institution as a community college district under the "Public Act 188 of 1955" in 1962. In 1964 voters approved a charter millage that continues to indefinitely fund the college. In June 2013, the board of trustees approved an official name change from Jackson Community College to Jackson College.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,657/year after aid and only $8,750 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable community college options in Michigan. However, the 17% graduation rate is a serious red flag — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $34,100 a decade out suggest limited long-term income growth. Worth considering if you have a clear transfer plan to a four-year school and strong personal accountability, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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