Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute worth it?
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Plainwell, Michigan (rural area). It awarded 130 certificates in 2024, most often in culinary arts and related services, machine tool technology and computer support specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,329
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,769
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,376
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
130
Students (undergrad)
118
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,195 | $28,229 | 23 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $15,674 | $17,071 | 22 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | $14,862 | $28,360 | 18 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | $23,493 | $33,959 | 18 |
| Woodworking | Undergraduate certificate | $26,594 | $39,806 | 16 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $35,520 | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
| Graphic Communications, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Michigan Career and Technical Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page