Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI)
Public certificate school in Plainwell, MI that costs an average of $13,118 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
PublicRural (distant)118 undergraduates
Cost of MCTI
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,057 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,805 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,781 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,424 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,118 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,118 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,118 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,118 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,118 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MCTI's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $33,270 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $33,472 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 31st of 63 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at MCTI
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 22 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 22 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 14 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 58 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 19 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 30 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 38 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 21 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Medical Education Center-Flint | Flint | $22,256 | — | $33,943 |
| Detroit Business Institute-Downriver | Detroit | $13,629 | 100% | $47,104 |
| DSDT | Detroit | $32,737 | — | — |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing | Lansing | $22,318 | — | $34,908 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Farmington Hills | Farmington Hills | $19,885 | — | — |
| Abcott Institute | Southfield | $46,242 | — | $31,755 |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc | Bay City | $5,413 | — | $22,801 |
| Nuvo College of Cosmetology | Norton Shores | $16,001 | — | $25,290 |
About MCTI
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Plainwell, MI |
| Setting | Rural (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 118 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 5 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mcti ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MCTI cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,057 a year (tuition and fees: $8,805 in-state, $12,781 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,118 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,118.
How much do MCTI graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $33,472 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 31st of 63 similar colleges in Michigan.
What is MCTI's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.