Jones County Junior College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

2023 Average Net Price

$8,982

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,305

62.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.9%

296 Graduates

About

Jones County Junior College is a higher education institution located in Jones County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jones County Junior College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (559 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (60 degrees), and Electrician (19 degrees).

In 2023, 1,184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jones County Junior College. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (769 degrees), 2.16 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 $3,750, which is $−4,503 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jones County Junior College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 428 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jones County Junior College is $3,750, which is $4,503 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,982.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Jones County Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at Jones County Junior College is $−4,503 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,982

2023 Value

24.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jones County Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,982. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jones County Junior College grew by 24.3%.

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

$5,456

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jones County Junior College was of $5,456 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 36.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. 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 by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Jones County Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.17% with respect to 2022, when 81% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jones County Junior College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 428 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 had a total enrollment of 4,305 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jones County Junior College is 2,688 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,617. This means that 62.4% 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 62.6% White, 30.2% Black or African American, 2.88% Two or More Races, 2.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.674% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.534% Asian.

Students enrolled at Jones County Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (21.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jones County Junior College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,305 students. The full-time enrollment at Jones County Junior College is 2,688 and the part-time enrollment is 1,617. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Jones County Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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%

2023 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 (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 (2023)

White
2,693 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,299 enrolled students
Two or More Races
124 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jones County Junior College is 62.6% White, 30.2% Black or African American, 2.88% Two or More Races, 2.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.674% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.534% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 9 students (0.209%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 200 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 (769 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 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 (559 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (60 degrees) and Electrician (19 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (57 degrees awarded), Transportation (43 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (559 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 (70,923 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,430 people), Construction managers (48,490 people), Software developers (40,951 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,815 people).

The most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College in 2023 are Construction (57 degrees awarded), Transportation (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (559 degrees), Precision Production (63 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (55 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Jones County Junior College are Construction (57 degrees awarded), Transportation (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (559 degrees), Precision Production (63 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (55 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (119,838 people), Construction (114,571 people), Computer Systems Design (62,169 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,041 people), and Air transportation (38,326 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
559 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
60 degrees awarded
Electrician
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jones County Junior College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 559 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

492

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

692

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 492 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College, which is 0.711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (692).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.507 times less than the 371 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 371 degrees were awarded to men at Jones County Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.97 times more than the 188 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% 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, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jones County Junior College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.676% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
769 degrees awarded
Black or African American
356 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jones County Junior College is white (769 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

0.253% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
425 degrees awarded
White Male
344 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
229 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jones County Junior College is white female (425 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (344 degrees).

Operations

Jones County Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.9k (0.108%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Jones County Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 56.1M. Jones County Junior College employs 124 Instructors. Most academics at Jones County Junior College are Female Instructor (71), and Male Instructor (53).

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 33 employees.

Endowment

$13.8M

2023 Endowment

3.95%

growth from 2022

Jones County Junior College has an endowment valued at about $13.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Jones County Junior College grew 3.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.96M 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

$22.5M

2023 Salaries

3.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jones County Junior College paid a median of $22.5M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($56.1M) and a 3.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.12% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.49% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.28M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jones County Junior College paid a total of $8.28M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jones County Junior College was Instructor with 124 employees.

In 2023, 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 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jones County Junior College was Female Instructor with 71 employees, and Male Instructor with 53 employees.

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

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