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Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Plainwell, Michigan · Public technical college

Culinary & pastry schoolsCNA classesCNC & machining programsPharmacy technician programsConstruction trades programsAuto mechanic schools
38%completion rate · Michigan avg 57%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$29,458median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$29,376median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI 49080 · Phone: (269) 664-4461 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public trade school in Plainwell, Michigan, offering culinary, CNA, and CNC/machining programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this school's completion rate is 37.8%, below the state average of 56.9%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,376. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 0.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Michigan Career and T… Michigan Career and T…: 37.8% 37.8% Michigan average Michigan average: 56.9% 56.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Chefs and head cooks$42,170$60,070$74,090
Nursing assistants$36,830$39,570$44,910
Machinists$38,370$52,360$62,300
Pharmacy technicians$35,430$44,340$48,730
Construction laborers$37,220$49,590$61,730
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$36,110$54,120$67,100

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 $17,375 $14,627 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 24 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported $25,580 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 $18,447 not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 $18,328 $19,319 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported $20,140 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.

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About this school

Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public trade school in Plainwell, Michigan, located in a distant rural area. The school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based financial aid to help pay for programs. Its six program families include culinary & pastry schools, CNA classes, CNC & machining programs, pharmacy tech programs, construction trades programs, and auto mechanic schools, with the top programs being culinary & pastry (29 completers), CNA classes (24 completers), and CNC & machining (20 completers).

Federal data show a completion rate of 37.8%, below the state average of 56.9%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,376. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is reported at 0.0%.

This campus may suit students interested in hands-on, program-specific training such as culinary arts, nursing assistant work, or machining rather than a traditional multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adults considering a career change should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, check the Council on Occupational Education's records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers six program families, including culinary & pastry schools, CNA classes, CNC & machining programs, pharmacy tech programs, construction trades programs, and auto mechanic schools. The top programs by completions are culinary & pastry (29), CNA classes (24), and CNC & machining (20).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with an accreditation status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA aid can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 37.8%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,376 per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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 at (269) 664-4461 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means it is state-funded and may offer different tuition and aid structures than private for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, available at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?172422.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program offerings, such as CNA classes, culinary training, and CNC & machining, are the kind of short, skills-focused programs often chosen by career changers, though specific schedule and format details are not reported here. Contact the school to discuss fit for your situation.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Michigan Career and Technical Institute at (269) 664-4461 or visit https://www.michigan.gov/MCTI for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions offering similar programs.

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.

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