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Virginia College Jackson is a private, post-secondary institution and was founded in 1983. As a Proprietary college, it offers classes related to specific professions. In addition, Virginia College Jackson also offers certificates, diplomas and degrees in several subjects including areas of health and medical, information technology, business, office management and criminal justice.
Virginia College Jackson offers placement opportunities by providing a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth. The college also has several clubs and organizations operating on campus. The Student Government Association organizes several student activities on campus.
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Campus Location4795 Interstate 55 N
Jackson, MS 39206-4026
USA
Main Tel: (601) 977-0960
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Virginia College-Jackson HighlightsWhere Virginia College-Jackson stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, beauty and cosmetology, computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, and therapy and counseling.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 139 | 14 | | 1-2 year certificate | 85 | 4 | | < 1 year certificate | 62 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Virginia College-Jackson was 905 in 2007 (867 full-time equivalent). About 13% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 87% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other CostsFinancial Aid: Virginia College-Jackson 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 | | 23 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Virginia College-Jackson Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 79% | | Women | 81% | | All | 81% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (25 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (39 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (100 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (31 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Virginia College-Jackson with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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