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SC Has Highest Rate of Return Lifetime, News Outlet Shows

December 10, 2019

Students walking on Schoolcraft College in the fallSchoolcraft College ranks at the top of return on investment of all community colleges in Michigan, both in the near-term and lifetime, according to an article published Tuesday in Bridge Magazine, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news source.

Bridge’s reporting and analysis showed that Schoolcraft College had the highest lifetime (after 40 years) return of investment of any community college in Michigan. Schoolcraft had a rate of return of $769,000, which is higher than several private four-year universities.

An education from Schoolcraft College benefits students in the short term as well, Bridge showed. Schoolcraft had a rate of return of $156,000 after 10 years, second by only $1,000 to St. Clair Community College over the same time period.

“We’re pleased that Schoolcraft College’s exceptional combination of outstanding education and excellent value has been recognized by Bridge Magazine,” said Dr. Conway A. Jeffress, President Schoolcraft College. “The Schoolcraft College faculty and staff are focused on providing our students with the education and training they need to succeed at a high level in a competitive world.”

With more than 75 academic majors with traditional classroom, online and hybrid learning opportunities, Schoolcraft College has been serving the educational needs of students in Southeast Michigan and beyond for more than half a century.

To read the full article, please go to: https://rebrand.ly/ChoiceMichiganA20b4