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Jackson College
Jackson, Michigan · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI 49201 · Phone: (517) 787-0800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Jackson College is a public trade school in Jackson, Michigan, offering medical billing & coding, radiology & sonography, and electrician programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $13,875 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,898, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average of 56.9% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Jackson College in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and about 37.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,180 | $48,120 | $61,470 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $55,450 | $76,420 | $81,700 |
| Electricians | $42,980 | $76,270 | $92,300 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $65,480 | $106,890 | $125,050 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $56,160 | $65,460 | $73,880 |
| Medical assistants | $35,000 | $39,870 | $46,020 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,090 | $49,990 | $59,190 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,230 | $83,790 | $93,310 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,360 | $39,870 | $45,130 |
| Nursing assistants | $36,830 | $39,570 | $44,910 |
| Machinists | $38,370 | $52,360 | $62,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 31 | $47,988 | not reported | $19,391 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $47,988 | not reported | $19,391 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Jackson College is a public trade and career training campus located in Jackson, Michigan. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. It holds accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized program accreditors including the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. Among its 14 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in medical billing & coding programs, radiology & sonography programs, and electrician schools.
Federal data shows 233 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,422. The state average completion rate is 56.9%, though this campus's completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,875. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,898. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
This campus offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and longer allied-health pathways, which may suit both recent graduates and adult career changers, though specific program lengths and scheduling are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission or relevant program accreditor and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Jackson College offers 14 program families, with the most awards in medical billing & coding programs, radiology & sonography programs, and electrician schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Jackson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Jackson College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus and its comparison to the state average of 56.9% are not reported in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Jackson College carry a median debt of $13,875, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,898, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (517) 787-0800 or visit https://www.jccmi.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Jackson College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state-level funding, though specific tuition figures aren't reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school to ask about program duration for individual trade tracks.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and relevant program accreditors, and review detailed outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?170444.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of program families from short career-training tracks to allied-health programs, but specific scheduling and program-length details that would confirm fit for adult career changers are not reported here; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by program and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or check with the relevant program accreditor (e.g., ADA/CODA for dental, JRCERT for radiology, NLN CNEA for nursing).
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Jackson College at (517) 787-0800 or through its website at https://www.jccmi.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.