Jackson has a total population of 36,316 and a student population of 10,161. Of these students, 2,432 are enrolled in schools that offer drafting programs.
Baker College of Jackson is the largest drafting school in Jackson, based on student population. In 2010, approximately 4 students graduated from the Drafting program at Baker College of Jackson.
In 2010, 6 students graduated with a drafting degree from one of Jackson's drafting schools. In 2009 tuition at drafting schools in Jackson was $7,040 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,800 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a drafting program in Jackson.
After graduating with your credentials in drafting, if you decide to work as a drafter in Jackson, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, there were 4,360 drafters in Michigan. Of these drafters, 50 were working in the greater Jackson area. The government projects that the number of drafters in Jackson will decrease by -4% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for drafters.
As a drafter in Jackson, you can expect to make an average salary of $34,490 per year. This is lower than the average salary for drafters in the state.
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Baker College of Jackson
Address:
2800 Springport Rd, Jackson, Michigan 49202-1290
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate