Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 35.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $33,377
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,291
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 45.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $67/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $49,868 | $6,901 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Ground Transportation. | Certificate | $33,281 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate | $32,119 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $31,492 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $28,236 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $27,126 | $8,120 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $20,140 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $18,619 |
Outcomes Overview
Jones County Junior College graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $6,291 creates monthly payments of just $67, representing only 2.7% of typical graduate earnings of $29,785 in the first year. This debt-to-income ratio sits well below the problematic 10% threshold that financial advisors warn against. The employment rate of 93.7% reflects strong job placement in Mississippi's healthcare, manufacturing, and service sectors where associate degrees remain valuable. Graduates earn $33,377 after ten years, modest but reasonable for the rural South. The loan repayment rate of 45.4% lags national community college averages, suggesting some financial struggles. Overall, JCJC delivers an average return on investment for students seeking affordable career preparation.