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Jackson Community College is a co-educational, public, community college located in Jackson County, Michigan. It was established in 1928 as Jackson Junior College. The College offers admission to over 9,000 students every year.
The departments of JCC include the following:
The sports teams of JCC are called the Jets. The school sponsors baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and hockey, as a club sport.
Jackson, MI is home to Jackson Community College. Jackson is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Jackson Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Jackson Community College has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Jackson Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 6,173 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Jackson Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201-8399
General Phone: (517) 787-0800
http://www.jccmi.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 183 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 93 | business management, accounting, marketing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 81 | sonography and ultrasound tech, radiographer, medical assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Science | 38 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | HVAC tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 11 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child development |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical billing, medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking, web design |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Jackson Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 541 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 102 | 14 |
In 2007, Jackson Community College had a total enrollment of 6,173 students (3,848 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Jackson Community College offers campus housing for 96 of its 3,848 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,276 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,212 |
| Room and board | $ 4,140 |
| Room charge | $ 5,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,022 |
Financial Aid:
Jackson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227400)
Jackson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $81,514 | 19 | $81,771 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $76,101 | 8 | $75,139 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $68,643 | 12 | $69,581 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $55,671 | 7 | $59,265 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $76,135 | 46 | $74,013 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jackson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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