Michigan Career and Technical Institute
- Graduation Rate
- 44% D+
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,376 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Enrollment
- 118
Bottom line: A D overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges.
What The Data Says
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A D overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 28% below the national college median.
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Graduation of 44% — 23% below the national average.
About Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public College
- Enrollment
- 118
- Setting
- Rural
- Primary Strengths
- Mechanic & Repair Tech, Culinary & Personal Services, Health Professions, Precision Production
Why students choose Michigan Career and Technical Institute
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Net price isn't reported for this school — check the cost section for what data exists.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,376 ten years after enrolling — 28% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Michigan Career and Technical Institute is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Michigan Career and Technical Institute? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Plainwell, Michigan, Michigan Career and Technical Institute enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 44%.
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.36
- First-Gen Students
- 34%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Michigan Career and Technical Institute? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Tuition at Michigan Career and Technical Institute is listed at $12,409 before any financial aid is applied.
- In-State Tuition
- $8,549
- Out-of-State
- $12,409
- Pell Grant Rate
- 0%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Michigan Career and Technical Institute report median earnings of $29,376, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $29,458
- 8 Years
- $29,302
- 10 Years
- $29,376
- Earning > $25K
- 17%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (72)
- 84%
- 100% (72)
- 84%
- 100% (72)
- 84%
- 100% (72)
- 84%
How Michigan Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Michigan Career and Technical Institute awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Mechanic & Repair Tech 23% $29,935 early-career
- Culinary & Personal Services 21% $17,380 early-career
- Health Professions 17% $21,919 early-career
- Precision Production 12% $30,394 early-career
- Construction Trades 9% $22,955 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Michigan Career and Technical Institute's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CPetroleum Engineer$135,690 · 2% growthResilient 72
- CAerospace Engineer$130,720 · 6% growthResilient 72
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- C-Nuclear Engineer$124,280 · 1% growthResilient 72
- C-Robotics Engineer$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CConstruction Manager$104,900 · 5% growthResilient 72
- COperations Manager$103,650 · 6% growthAdaptable 64
- CBiomedical Engineer$100,730 · 5% growthResilient 72
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Michigan Career and Technical Institute? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Plainwell, Michigan, Michigan Career and Technical Institute enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 44%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Michigan Career and Technical Institute? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Tuition at Michigan Career and Technical Institute is listed at $12,409 before any financial aid is applied.
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Michigan Career and Technical Institute report median earnings of $29,376, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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