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Jones County Junior College is a junior college located in Ellisville, Mississippi. It was established in 1911 as an agricultural high school with only 5 faculty members and 85 students. The college currently offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It awards Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and Vocational Certificates to its students.
JCJC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Bobcats. The Bobcats participate in a wide variety of sports, including basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. The campus of JCJC is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
The main campus of Jones County Junior College is in Ellisville, MS (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Jones County Junior College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Jones County Junior College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,683 enrolled students.
Many students at Jones County Junior College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
More complete details are provided below.
Jones County Junior College
900 S Court St
Ellisville, MS 39437
General Phone: (601) 477-4000
http://www.jcjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 399 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 174 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 33 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, jewelrymaking, engine machinist, communications install and repair |
| Office and Administration | 32 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, drafting, telecommunications tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer programming, computer networking, web design |
| Construction Trades | 24 | electrician |
| Production Trades | 23 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care provider |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 12 | forestry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | culinary arts |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 11 | food processing |
| Business and Management | 10 | marketing |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Jones County Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 647 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 173 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Jones County Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,683 students (3,787 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
Jones County Junior College offers campus housing for 735 of its 3,787 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ellisville, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,920 |
| Room and board | $ 2,922 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,088 |
Financial Aid:
Jones County Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $56,120 | 19 | $60,692 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $56,120 | 19 | $60,692 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 55 | $47,080 | 77 | $53,255 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $47,080 | 77 | $53,255 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 41 | 108 |
| Football | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 28 | 50 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Engine Machinist
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jones County Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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