Jackson College

www.jccmi.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,790
    4.23% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,271
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,086
    26.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.3%
    1 Graduates

    About

    Jackson College is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MI. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Jackson College were General Studies (1,131 degrees awarded), General Health Services (53 degrees), and Electrician (25 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,093 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jackson College. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (848 degrees), 14.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (59 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Jackson College is $5,790, which is $−4,805 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Jackson College is $5,790, which is $4,805 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,271.

    In 2024, 54% of undergraduate students attending Jackson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,790
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jackson College was $5,790. The cost of tuition at Jackson College is $−4,805 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,271
    2024 Value
    1.08%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Jackson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,271. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Jackson College grew by 1.08%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,655
    Room and Board
    $560
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Jackson College was of $10,655 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.9% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $560. The cost of books and supplies increased by 40% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    17%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    54% of undergraduate students at Jackson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.89% with respect to 2023, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Jackson College had a total enrollment of 5,086 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Jackson College is 1,347 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,739. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Jackson College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Jackson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 7.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.54% Two or More Races, 0.963% Asian, 0.413% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.059% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Jackson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Female (7.72%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Jackson College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,086 students. The full-time enrollment at Jackson College is 1,347 and the part-time enrollment is 3,739. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Jackson College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,456 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      573 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      369 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Jackson College is 68% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 7.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.54% Two or More Races, 0.963% Asian, 0.413% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.059% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 328 students (6.45%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 303 more women than men received degrees from Jackson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jackson College is white (848 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (59 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Jackson College is General Studies (1,131 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (53 degrees) and Electrician (25 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jackson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,362 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), and Physical Sciences (35 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson College are Other managers (205,327 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (158,002 people), Postsecondary teachers (141,797 people), Software developers (120,466 people), and Graphic designers (97,405 people).

    The most specialized majors at Jackson College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,362 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Physical Sciences (35 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (48 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Jackson College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,362 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Physical Sciences (35 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (48 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson College are Elementary & secondary schools (363,500 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (305,896 people), Computer Systems Design (203,950 people), Construction (188,166 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (154,942 people).

    The most specialized majors at Jackson College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,362 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Physical Sciences (35 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (48 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jackson College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Studies
      1,131 degrees awarded
    2. General Health Services
      53 degrees awarded
    3. Electrician
      25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Jackson College was General Studies with 1,131 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    895
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,198
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 895 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson College, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,198).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 572 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson College in General Studies, which is 0.865 times less than the 661 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 661 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson College in General Studies, which is 1.16 times more than the 572 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Jackson College completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      848 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      59 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      53 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Jackson College is white (848 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (59 degrees).

    51.1% of degree recipients (1,070 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      612 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      611 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      569 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jackson College is white female (612 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (611 degrees).

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    Operations

    Jackson College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 911k (7.7%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Jackson College had a total salary expenditure of 53.4M. Jackson College employs 29 Instructors, 18 Professors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Jackson College are Female Instructor (20), Male Instructor (9), and Female Professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson College are: Service, with 38 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

    Endowment

    $11.8M
    2024 Endowment
    7.39%
    decline from 2023

    Jackson College has an endowment valued at about $11.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Jackson College declined 7.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.59M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $19.9M
    2024 Salaries
    3.68%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Jackson College paid a median of $19.9M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($53.4M) and a 3.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.289% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.27% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.84M
    Instructional Salaries
    69
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Jackson College paid a total of $5.84M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson College were Service with 38 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

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