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 3,422 students.
About This School
Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, Michigan with approximately 3,422 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,761 per year. The graduation rate is 16%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Jackson College graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($54,164 vs $46,706 nationally), and most below it in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($38,124 vs $44,125).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 248 | $38,124 | $44,125 | −$6,001 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 101 | $46,745 | $48,733 | −$1,988 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 101 | $62,414 | $65,389 | −$2,975 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 46 | $54,734 | $49,076 | +$5,658 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 41 | $79,704 | $80,813 | −$1,109 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | $54,164 | $46,706 | +$7,458 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 12 | $72,487 | $73,593 | −$1,106 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | $40,290 | $42,269 | −$1,979 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,422 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jackson College cost?
The average net price at Jackson College is about $7,761 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Jackson College?
Jackson College has a graduation rate of 16%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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