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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.
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Campus Location900 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. |
Jones County Junior College HighlightsWhere Jones County Junior College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 702 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 170 | 15 | | < 1 year certificate | 32 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Jones County Junior College was 4,683 in 2007 (3,955 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,760 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,660 | | Room | $ 1,002 | | Board | $ 1,710 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 4,260 |
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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 155 |
Housing and MealsJones County Junior College provides on-campus housing for 735 of its 3,955 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) - Agricultural and Food Products Processing
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (19 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) - Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (33 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 (16 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (5 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (464 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 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 (29 awarded) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (170 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 (33 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (25 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
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