Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Jacksonville College-Main Campus worth it?
Pay $6,157/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $38,885 ten years out — about 6.3× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Jacksonville College-Main Campus vs Texas avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Texas college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Jacksonville College-Main Campus | Texas avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $6,157 | $16,183 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $38,885 | $48,157 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | $18,050 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 33.3% | 44.3% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 75% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $77,436 over four years. Most students get $13,202/yr in grants and scholarships.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Jacksonville College-Main Campus grad earns about -$244,600 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Jacksonville College-Main Campus
The average student at Jacksonville College-Main Campus pays $6,157 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $19,359 published sticker price. That is below the TX average net price of $16,183.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $38,885 — below the TX median of $48,157. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper Texas colleges with comparable outcomes
Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Jacksonville College-Main Campus.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Jacksonville College-Main Campus?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $6,157 per year. That's $13,202/yr in financial aid against the $19,359 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $24,628.
How much do Jacksonville College-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Jacksonville College-Main Campus graduates earn a median of $38,885 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 6.3× the annual net cost.
Is Jacksonville College-Main Campus worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Jacksonville College-Main Campus a value grade of A — top 11% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $6,157/yr, earn $38,885/yr ten years out, ROI score of 15.79. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Jacksonville College-Main Campus?
22% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 0% take federal student loans. On average, students get $13,202 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Jacksonville College-Main Campus?
In-state tuition is $8,850 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $8,850 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Jacksonville College-Main Campus?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $5,913. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →