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Jackson Community College, Michigan

Overview of Jackson Community College

Jackson, Michigan 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.

Jackson Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

Jackson Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Jackson Community College has 5,870 enrolled students (as of 2005).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission: Jackson Community College is an institution of higher education whose mission is to assist learners in identifying and reaching their educational goals."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Jackson Community College

Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201-8399
General Phone: (517) 787-0800
Admissions Phone: (517) 796-8425
Financial Aid Phone: (517) 796-8410

Jackson Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Jackson Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts195liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine114registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Business And Management90business management, small business management, accounting technology, marketing
Medical Assistant And Technician85sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, medical coding, cardiovascular tech
Security And Law Enforcement41corrections, criminal justice and police
Science31physical sciences
Computer Science And Engineering22computer applications programming, computer networking, information technology, web design
Mechanics And Repair18automobile mechanics, HVAC, aircraft maintenance
Construction Trades12electrician
Education And Teaching9early childhood education
Design7industrial design
Engineering Technician7electronics tech, drafting
Medical Adminstration5medical transcription
Office And Administration4administrative assistant, executive secretary
Production Trades3machine shop assistant, tool and die tech
Transportation2commercial pilot and flight crew

Number of programs and degrees for Jackson Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree52327
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years12218

Student Body

In 2005, Jackson Community College had a total enrollment of 5,870 students (3,371 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1924%
20-2116%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan99%

Jackson Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time50 %

Jackson Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Jackson Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (517) 796-8425

Jackson Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,880
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,336
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Jackson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227400)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (517) 796-8410

Jackson Community College Faculty

Jackson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3939
Non-tenured, but on tenure track69

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year21$77,50916$77,652
Associate professorcalendar year9$72,06510$71,012
Assistant professorcalendar year9$64,86813$64,030
Instructorcalendar year6$59,4909$56,567
All faculty totalcalendar year45$71,49048$68,626

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Jackson Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

DESIGN
Industrial Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

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Jackson Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Jackson Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Jackson Community College Number of students
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Jackson Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Jackson Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Jackson Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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