Michigan Career and Technical Institute
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 118 students.
About This School
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Plainwell, Michigan with approximately 118 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,029 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) is a public vocational school in Plainwell, Michigan. It is located on 72 acres (29 ha) of land with 700 feet (210 m) of accessible frontage on Pine Lake. The school is an extension of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services which works with Michigan Rehabilitative Services in order to serve the citizens of Michigan by rehabilitating and/or training students who come from poorer communities, are recovering addicts, veterans, or have disabilities, for employment in occupations that are relevant in today's job market.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $11,029/year after aid, the cost is genuinely affordable for a vocational program, but median earnings of just $24,600 a decade after enrollment raise real questions about long-term financial return. With only 118 students, you'll get a small, focused environment — but make sure the specific trade or credential you're pursuing actually aligns with higher-paying opportunities in your region. Worth considering if you have a clear career target and want low-cost, hands-on training, but do your homework on local job market demand before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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 (118 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Michigan Career and Technical Institute
11611 West Pine Lake Road
Plainwell, MI 49080-9254
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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.
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