C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Jones County Junior College

2-Year Public
📍 Ellisville, Mississippi 39437
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
C+
63/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,305
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,982
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Jones County Junior College ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$192,798
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+7.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Jones County Junior College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,377
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,640
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,291
Median debt at graduation
40.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
37.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 50th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Jones County Junior College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,107$71,526-11%#835 of 962#324$6,901
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$51,873-21%#519 of 560#371—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$44,182-9%#375 of 547#160—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$33,618-28%#420 of 426#335—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$32,536-14%#132 of 160#83—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$23,319$30,351-31%#930 of 947#840—
Psychology—$30,251-23%#104 of 106#58—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$28,737-20%#18 of 21#14—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Jones County Junior College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $192,798
  • Avg rent near campus: $927/mo — vs ~$243/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 39440 (9.1% cap, Laurel)

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🏆 Where Jones County Junior College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Forest Technology/Technician
of 3 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,750 $5,750
Room $2,184
Board $2,930
Total Cost (On-Campus) $16,054 $18,054

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
63%
Receive Pell Grants
8%
Take Out Loans
$8,982
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,675
$30,001 - $48,000$7,653
$48,001 - $75,000$9,154
$75,001 - $110,000$10,572
$110,001+$13,924

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 529 grads/yr Electrician 78 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 66 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 61 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 47 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 41 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 40 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 33 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 30 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 30 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 21 grads/yr Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 20 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 19 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 19 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 18 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 17 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Jones County Junior College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs
Security and fire alarm systems installers
$59k/yr 85,900 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

4,305
Total Students
61%
Women
72%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 2%
Black 30%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 56%
Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 18%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,154 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 72%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Jones County Junior College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Jones County Junior College?
Tuition at Jones County Junior College is $3,750 for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,982.
What is the graduation rate at Jones County Junior College?
The graduation rate at Jones County Junior College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Jones County Junior College a good school?
Jones County Junior College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Jones County Junior College?
Jones County Junior College has a total enrollment of 4,305 students. Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Jones County Junior College?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Jones County Junior College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,154 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ellisville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology