Jackson Colleges

McCollum & Ross - The Hair School
1433 Hollywood
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 134 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson
2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, systems analyst, welding, business support services, HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, machine shop assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 756 students, 751 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Jackson State Community College
2046 North Pky
Jackson, Tennessee 38301-3797

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, radiation therapist, MIS, industrial tech, medical lab tech, business management, respiratory care tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 3,859 students, 2,655 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Lambuth University
705 Lambuth Blvd
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business administration, accounting and management, elementary school teaching, sociology, media studies, health and fitness, English, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 805 students, 781 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 628 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 500-590.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lane College
545 Lane Ave
Jackson, Tennessee 38301-4598

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, criminal justice and safety, biology, computer and info science, physical education teaching, sociology, history.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,213 students, 1,206 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 636 student capacity.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Union University
1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, Tennessee 38305-3697

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, educational administration, registered nursing, business administration, nursing administration, curriculum and instruction, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 2,864 students, 2,471 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,090 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-670. Math: 490-640.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

West Tennessee Business College
1186 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

• Programs: medical assistant, administrative assistant, cosmetology, medical secretary, general office occupations, manicurist, make-up artist, accounting and related services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 270 students, 252 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.