Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Ellisville, Mississippi, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Jones County Junior College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,535 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,377 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,291, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.31x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,048 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Machinist, and Ground Transportation.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,377
Graduation Rate
38.2%
Median Debt
$6,291
Average Net Price
$6,048
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.31x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,535
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,806
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,806
Pell Grant Rate
37.6%
Federal Loan Rate
8.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,645
Income $30K–$48K
$5,537
Income $48K–$75K
$6,855
Income $110K+
$10,931
Student Demographics
Women
58.5%
White
57.0%
Black
35.3%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (50)
Associate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $30,351 | 559 |
| Registered Nursing | $71,526 | 60 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $51,873 | 19 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 13 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 6 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | $32,536 | Not reported |
| Secondary Education | $28,737 | Not reported |
| Psychology | $30,251 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $33,618 | Not reported |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,182 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $30,992 | 122 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 53 |
| Ground Transportation | $43,865 | 43 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 33 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 13 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Plumbing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Plumbing | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Mississippi
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Mississippi
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Mississippi
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Mississippi
- Most Affordable Colleges in Mississippi
- Best ROI Colleges in Mississippi
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Mississippi
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