Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Jackson, MI (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jackson, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $159,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Jackson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing programs near Jackson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jackson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Jackson College

Jackson, MI 5.4 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan digital marketing page.

Digital Marketing Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Marketing Managers $159,090 Jackson, MI $173,301
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,510 Jackson, MI $71,362
Web and Digital Interface Designers $81,010 MI statewide $88,246
Advertising and Promotions Managers $101,610 MI statewide $110,686
Public Relations Specialists $77,860 Jackson, MI $84,815
Writers and Authors N/A MI statewide –
Advertising Sales Agents $64,800 MI statewide $70,588
Web Developers $98,470 MI statewide $107,266

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,206 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,848 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Jackson, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Jackson. The closest is Jackson College in Jackson, MI (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University Ann Arbor (36.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near Jackson are: Marketing Managers ($159,090), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($101,610), Web Developers ($98,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson and has its own set of local digital marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jackson an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Jackson

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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