Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,911
5th percentile (10th in MI)
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Jackson College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Jackson College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all business administration, management and operations certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Business Administration, Management and Operations certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Jackson College$27,911
Ferris State University$54,060$65,151$22,6560.42
National Median$39,085$14,6990.38

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$54,060$22,656

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Jackson College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.