Jackson College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,555

5.21% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,361

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,975

20.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

17.4%

94 Graduates

About

Jackson College is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jackson College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (131 degrees awarded), General Studies (117 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (101 degrees).

In 2023, 1,061 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jackson College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (777 degrees), 11.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jackson College is $5,555, which is $−6,636 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jackson College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,045 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jackson College is $5,555, which is $6,637 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,361.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending Jackson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,555

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jackson College was $5,555. The cost of tuition at Jackson College is $−6,637 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jackson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,361

2023 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jackson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,361. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jackson College grew by 14.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jackson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,195

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jackson College was of $9,195 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.05% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jackson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Jackson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 44.2% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jackson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jackson College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1045 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Jackson College had a total enrollment of 4,975 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jackson College is 1,009 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,966. This means that 20.3% of students enrolled at Jackson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jackson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 6.35% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Two or More Races, 1.13% Asian, 0.503% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jackson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Black or African American Female (6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jackson College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,975 students. The full-time enrollment at Jackson College is 1,009 and the part-time enrollment is 3,966. This means that 20.3% of students enrolled at Jackson College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jackson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,280 enrolled students
Black or African American
615 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
316 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jackson College is 65.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 6.35% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Two or More Races, 1.13% Asian, 0.503% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0201% 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 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 459 students (9.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 229 more women than men received degrees from Jackson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jackson College is white (777 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jackson College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (131 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (117 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (101 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Construction (69 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (48 degrees), and Communication Technologies (10 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 (120,922 people), Postsecondary teachers (86,505 people), Software developers (85,264 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (77,081 people), and Other Physical Scientists (67,606 people).

The most specialized majors at Jackson College in 2023 are Construction (69 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (48 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (248 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Jackson College are Construction (69 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (48 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (248 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (171,626 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (171,363 people), Construction (128,414 people), Computer Systems Design (114,180 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (95,624 people).

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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
131 degrees awarded
General Studies
117 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
101 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jackson College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Jackson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

416

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

645

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson College, which is 0.645 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (645).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jackson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.853 times less than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.12 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Jackson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jackson College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
777 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jackson College is white (777 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

11.8% of degree recipients (125 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
504 degrees awarded
White Male
273 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jackson College is white female (504 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (273 degrees).

Operations

Jackson College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 357k (2.8%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Jackson College had a total salary expenditure of 48.2M. Jackson College employs 25 Instructors, 18 Professors and 11 Assistant professors. Most academics at Jackson College are Female Instructor (17), Female Professor (10), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson College are: Service, with 46 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Endowment

$12.8M

2023 Endowment

0.319%

growth from 2022

Jackson College has an endowment valued at about $12.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Jackson College grew 0.319% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.25M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jackson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2023 Salaries

0.289%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jackson College paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($48.2M) and a 0.289% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.27% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jackson College paid a total of $5.5M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jackson College were Instructor with 25 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Assistant professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson College were Service with 46 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jackson College was Female Instructor with 17 employees, Female Professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jackson College.

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