Jackson College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Est. Student Population
Healthcare Programs
About Jackson College
Jackson College is a public community college located in Jackson, Michigan. Established as Jackson Junior College in 1928, Jackson College now operates four campuses within Southcentral Michigan.
Jackson College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant Certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a medical assistant in a medical office, clinic, hospital or other health care facility. Clinical (diagnostic and treatment), administrative (communication and business) skills and transdisciplinary knowledge and skills are included in the course work. A nonpaid externship experience with a licensed health care practitioner is the culmination of the program.
Medical Insurance Coder/Biller
The Medical Insurance Coder/Biller Certificate program prepares the student to work in a medical office, clinic, surgical center, emergency center, or hospital. Emphasis is placed on medical terminology, use of electronic medical management systems, medical financial management, disease conditions, diagnostic and procedure coding, and medical office and hospital billing. This is a competency based program that allows for a variety of program completion options which may include credit for work experience or waiver by exam and therefore can be tailored to meet the needs of both the novice and experienced coder or biller to prepare for numerous industry credentials.
Practical Nursing
This program prepares students to provide direct nursing care, under supervision, to individuals in a variety of health care settings. The program consists of integrated lectures, labs, clinical experiences, and simulations. Students who successfully complete the curriculum receive the certificate in practical nursing and are eligible to take the state licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) required for licensure as a practical nurse (LPN).
Recent news about Jackson College
Jackson College has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation for a blockchain technology program and for an interdisciplinary manufacturing program.
The new astronomical observatory at Jackson College is a state of the art facility that will allow for more hands-on STEM education and will aid in physics and astronomy courses at the school.
Four women attending Jackson College in Michigan have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All Michigan Academic team and were recognized at a recent event in Lansing.
As Technique, Inc. expands its operations in Jackson, it is offering training opportunities with Jackson College to better support growth in the area.
Ten seats per admission cohort will be reserved at Jackson College for students who have completed two years of healthcare training through local career centers and want to continue their studies to earn an associate degree in nursing, waiving the prerequisite courses usually required.
The Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care approved Jackson College's hybrid Respiratory Care Program program which requires students to attend class just one day per week.
Jackson College builds tiny houses on campus, helping reduce barriers to degree completion for students with children.
Through a new initiative from the American Association of Community Colleges, Jackson College students will find the path to a four-year degree eased when they transfer to Wayne State University.