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Jones County Junior College

Jones County Junior College was established in Ellisville, Mississippi, in 1911. The college was originally an agricultural high school. In 1922, the Mississippi Legislature began including college courses in agricultural high schools.

There are many student organizations and clubs at the college, including band, choir, engineering, forestry and horticulture. The athletic teams of JCJC are known as the Bobcats and participate in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.

Campus Location

900 S Court St
Ellisville, MS 39437
USA
Main Tel: (601) 477-4000
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate64724
1-2 year certificate17316
< 1 year certificate301

Students

Student enrollment was 4,683 in 2007-2008 (3,787 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
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$ 4,088

Financial Aid: Jones County Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Jones County Junior College provides on-campus housing for 735 of its 3,787 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (19 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (12 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (399 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (33 awarded)

  • 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 (17 awarded)

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (174 awarded)

  • 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 (32 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

Related Mississippi School Links

List of Mississippi colleges

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