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Joliet Junior College is a comprehensive community school located in Joliet, Illinois. The college was founded in 1901, and currently has 2 centers and 3 campuses in the United States. JCC offers literacy programs, occupational education, workforce development services and pre-baccalaureate programs. Campus locations include:
JJC offers men’s and women’s sports in basketball, cheerleading, cross country and soccer. A few distinguished alumni of the college are Kelvin Hayden and Robert Ninkovich, professional football players; John Williams, WGN Radio host; George Sangmeister, retired Illinois Congressman; and Dr. John C. Houbolt, NASA scientist.
The main campus of Joliet Junior College is in Joliet, IL (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Joliet Junior College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Joliet Junior College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Joliet Junior College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 13,149 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Joliet Junior College is committed to providing a quality education that is affordable and accessible to the diverse student population it serves. Through a rich variety of educational programs and support services, JJC prepares its students for success in higher education and employment. As part of this College's commitment to lifelong learning and services to its community, it also provides a broad spectrum of transitional, extension, adult, continuing and workforce education."
More complete details are provided below.
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431-8938
General Phone: (815) 729-9020
http://www.jjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 522 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 267 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 79 | operations management, accounting, human resources, sales, finance, entrepreneurship |
| Mechanics And Repair | 72 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, computer repair, industrial mechanics |
| Science | 54 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 47 | veterinary assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech, radiographer |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, instrumentation tech, construction engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections, fire services administration |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 34 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer networking, data processing tech, webmastering, computer programming |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 22 | greenhouse operations, plant nursery, turf management, floristry |
| Hospitality | 18 | hospitality management |
| Construction Trades | 18 | construction, electrician |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 16 | agricultural production, agricultural economics |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, word processing, office data entry |
| Design | 8 | interior design |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Media | 2 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Transportation | 2 | construction equipment operation |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Joliet Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,010 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 210 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 101 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, Joliet Junior College had a total enrollment of 13,149 students (9,111 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Joliet, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,193 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,042 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Joliet Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 169900)
Joliet Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 74 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 106 | $73,926 | 103 | $66,460 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $73,926 | 103 | $66,460 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Word Processing
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Joliet Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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