Jones County Junior College

www.jcjc.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

10.3% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$5,512

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

22.3%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

4,536

69.1% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

37.8%

458 Graduates

About

Jones County Junior College is a higher education institution located in Jones County, MS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Jones County Junior College were .

In 2019, 1,351 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jones County Junior College. 51.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (944 degrees), 2.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (362 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jones County Junior College is $3,750, which is $−4,074 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Jones County Junior College is $3,750, which is $−4,074 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,512.

In 2019, 63% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 12% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College is $−4,074 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jones County Junior College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,512

2019 Value

2.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Jones County Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,512. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Jones County Junior College grew by 2.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jones County Junior College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,001

Room and Board

$720

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jones County Junior College was of $4,001 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $720. The cost of room and board did not change between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jones County Junior College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

12%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Jones County Junior College received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 3.08% with respect to 2018, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jones County Junior College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

22.3%

2017 Default Rate

127

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Jones County Junior College was 22.3%, which represents 127 out of the 569 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Jones County Junior College has a total enrollment of 4,536 students. The full-time enrollment at Jones County Junior College is 3,136 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,400. This means that 69.1% of students enrolled at Jones County Junior College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jones County Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% White, 30.4% Black or African American, 1.7% Two or More Races, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.838% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.573% Asian, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jones County Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Black or African American Female (20%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jones County Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,536 students. The full-time enrollment at Jones County Junior College is 3,136 and the part-time enrollment is 1,400. This means that 69.1% of students enrolled at Jones County Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jones County Junior College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jones County Junior College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Jones County Junior College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jones County Junior College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,933
Black or African American
1,378
Two or More Races
77

The enrolled student population at Jones County Junior College is 64.7% White, 30.4% Black or African American, 1.7% Two or More Races, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.838% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.573% Asian, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 39 more women than men received degrees from Jones County Junior College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jones County Junior College is white (944 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (362 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Jones County Junior College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Jones County Junior College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (89 degrees awarded), Transportation (57 degrees), and Precision Production (110 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College are Other managers (92,048 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,292 people), Construction managers (47,584 people), Software developers (38,512 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,676 people).

The most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College are Construction (89 degrees awarded), Transportation (57 degrees), Precision Production (110 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (608 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (66 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College are Dentists, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Real estate brokers & sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College are Elementary & secondary schools (143,931 people), Construction (126,884 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,594 people), Computer Systems Design (56,649 people), and Air transportation (38,112 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jones County Junior College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Jones County Junior College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Jones County Junior College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

656

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

695

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 656 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College, which is 0.944 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (695).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Jones County Junior College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.551 times less than the 392 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 392 degrees were awarded to women at Jones County Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.81 times more than the 216 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 28% of students graduating from Jones County Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Jones County Junior College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.873% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
944 degrees awarded
Black or African American
362 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jones County Junior College is white (944 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (362 degrees).

0.666% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
476 degrees awarded
White Female
468 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
206 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Jones County Junior College is white male (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (468 degrees).

Operations

Jones County Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.5M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $13k (0.113%), compared to the 5.92% average return ($255k on $4.3M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2019, Jones County Junior College had a total salary expenditure of $54.1M. Jones County Junior College employs 141 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Jones County Junior College are Female Instructors (85), Male Instructors(56), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jones County Junior College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, Service, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$11.5M

2019 Endowment

6.41%

growth from 2018

Jones County Junior College has an endowment valued at about $11.5M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Jones County Junior College grew 6.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jones County Junior College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.22M - Federal
$3.8M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Jones County Junior College received $1.22M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.8M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$21.6M

2019 Salaries

4.73%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Jones County Junior College paid a median of $21.6M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($54.1M) and a 4.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.432% decline from 2017 and a 11.3% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.6M (44.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.45M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2019, Jones County Junior College paid a total of $7.45M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (30.7%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

141 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jones County Junior College were Instructor with 141 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jones County Junior College were Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees; Service with 40 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
false

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jones County Junior College was Female Instructor with 85 employees, Male Instructor with 56 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Jones County Junior College.

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