Jackson College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Jackson College at a glance

• 3,422

  students enrolled

• 1,061

  degrees and certificates a year

• 16%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,761

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,270 in state, $8,310 out of state

• $31,956

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $36,898

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Jackson College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Jackson College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jackson County, where the college is.

• 52

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Jackson County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $65,004

  median household income

  Jackson County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (6 open), finance (5 open), sales (6 open), operations (8 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Consumers Energy Grand Rapids (12), Henry Ford Health System (6), ALAC HR Solutions (4), Community Choice Credit Union (3), Stanley Consultants (3), Coregroupresources (2), Eaton (2), Elara Caring (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (13), Operations (8), Clinical (6), Sales (6), Finance (5), Marketing (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Michigan Works! Southeast Workforce Development Board.

• Michigan Works! Southeast - Jackson Service CenterJackson · 517-841-5627 · M-F 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Jackson College?

Jackson College enrolls about 3,422 students and is a public 4-year institution in Jackson, Michigan. It awards about 1,061 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Jackson College?

16% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Jackson College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,956 six years after entry and $36,898 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Jackson College offer AI or data science degrees?

Jackson College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Jackson College?

52 open professional jobs are listed in Jackson County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Consumers Energy Grand Rapids has the most openings.