The main campus of Jones County Junior College is in Ellisville, Mississippi (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 2005, the school had 4,842 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
Admissions Phone: (601) 477-4025
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 477-4040
http://www.jcjc.edu
Jones County Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 506 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 166 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 51 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, jewelrymaking, engine machinist, communications install and repair |
| Office And Administration | 48 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | electronics tech, drafting, plastics engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Production Trades | 34 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business And Management | 22 | marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer networking, computer programming, web design |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | applied horticulture |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | forestry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | culinary arts |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 5 | food processing |
Number of programs and degrees for Jones County Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 770 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 158 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 73 | 5 |
In 2005, Jones County Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,842 students (4,321 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 98% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Jones County Junior College offers campus housing for 735 of its 4,321 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ellisville, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 477-4025
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,588 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,488 |
| Room and board | $ 2,722 |
| Room charge | $ 1,002 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,710 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,890 |
Financial Aid:
Jones County Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 477-4040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $48,914 | 20 | $52,348 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $48,914 | 20 | $52,348 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 76 | $47,735 | 98 | $45,233 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $47,735 | 98 | $45,233 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56 | 22 | 78 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 13 | 23 |
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
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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