Jones County Junior College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,700

25.3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,991

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

4,753

59.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.9%

295 Graduates

About

Jones County Junior College is a higher education institution located in Jones County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jones County Junior College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (525 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (61 degrees), and Electrician (22 degrees).

In 2024, 1,248 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jones County Junior College. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (830 degrees), 2.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jones County Junior College is $4,700, which is $−3,460 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Jones County Junior College is $4,700, which is $3,460 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,991.

In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending Jones County Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,700

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College was $4,700. The cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College is $−3,460 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$6,991

2024 Value

22.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Jones County Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,991. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Jones County Junior College grew by 22.2%.

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

$6,141

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jones County Junior College was of $6,141 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.3% 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 by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Jones County Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.63% with respect to 2023, when 76% 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.

Enrollment

Jones County Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,753 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Jones County Junior College is 2,848 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,905. This means that 59.9% 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 58.6% White, 32.9% Black or African American, 3.66% Hispanic or Latino, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.757% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.526% Asian.

Students enrolled at Jones County Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Black or African American Female (22.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jones County Junior College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,753 students. The full-time enrollment at Jones County Junior College is 2,848 and the part-time enrollment is 1,905. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Jones County Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% 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

56%

2024 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 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2024)

White
2,785 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,565 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jones County Junior College is 58.6% White, 32.9% Black or African American, 3.66% Hispanic or Latino, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.757% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.526% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (0.442%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 68 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 (830 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jones County Junior College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (525 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (61 degrees) and Electrician (22 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (99 degrees awarded), Transportation (41 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (529 degrees).

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 (100,990 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (71,498 people), Construction managers (54,973 people), Software developers (47,475 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (37,498 people).

The most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College in 2024 are Construction (99 degrees awarded), Transportation (41 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (529 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (26 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College are Construction (99 degrees awarded), Transportation (41 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (529 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (26 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (147,047 people), Construction (140,432 people), Computer Systems Design (79,318 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (68,768 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (50,060 people).

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 (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
66 degrees awarded
Electrician
56 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Jones County Junior College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Jones County Junior College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

590

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

658

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 590 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College, which is 0.897 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (658).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.551 times less than the 341 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 341 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.81 times more than the 188 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% 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, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
830 degrees awarded
Black or African American
356 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jones County Junior College is white (830 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

0.16% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
560 degrees awarded
White Male
544 degrees awarded
White Male
492 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jones County Junior College is white male (560 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (544 degrees).

Operations

Jones County Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $21.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.8k (0.0681%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Jones County Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 63.5M. Jones County Junior College employs 128 Instructors. Most academics at Jones County Junior College are Female Instructor (78), and Male Instructor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jones County Junior College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$21.7M

2024 Endowment

57.9%

growth from 2023

Jones County Junior College has an endowment valued at about $21.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Jones County Junior College grew 57.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.3M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$24.3M

2024 Salaries

8.04%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Jones County Junior College paid a median of $24.3M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($63.5M) and a 8.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.12% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2024, Jones County Junior College paid a total of $8M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jones County Junior College were Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

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