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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.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 195 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, small business management, accounting technology, marketing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 85 | sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, medical coding, cardiovascular tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 31 | physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer applications programming, computer networking, information technology, web design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, aircraft maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 12 | electrician |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | early childhood education |
| Design | 7 | industrial design |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical transcription |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 3 | machine shop assistant, tool and die tech |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Jackson Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 523 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 18 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (517) 796-8425
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $77,509 | 16 | $77,652 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $72,065 | 10 | $71,012 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $64,868 | 13 | $64,030 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $59,490 | 9 | $56,567 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $71,490 | 48 | $68,626 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
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% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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