Jackson State Community College

www.jscc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,326

7.29% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,607

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,938

43.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.3%

230 Graduates

About

Jackson State Community College is a higher education institution located in Madison County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jackson State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (317 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (62 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2021, 709 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jackson State Community College. 68.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (535 degrees), 4.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (121 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jackson State Community College is $4,326, which is $−3,642 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Jackson State Community College is $4,326, which is $−3,642 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,607.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Jackson State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,326

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Jackson State Community College was $4,326. The cost of tuition at Jackson State Community College is $−3,642 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jackson State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,607

2021 Value

2.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Jackson State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,607. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Jackson State Community College grew by 2.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jackson State Community 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

$10,886

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jackson State Community College was of $10,886 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jackson State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90% of undergraduate students at Jackson State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.26% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jackson State Community 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Jackson State Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Jackson State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,938 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State Community College is 1,723 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,215. This means that 43.8% of students enrolled at Jackson State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jackson State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% White, 19% Black or African American, 3.89% Two or More Races, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 0.889% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jackson State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jackson State Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,938 students. The full-time enrollment at Jackson State Community College is 1,723 and the part-time enrollment is 2,215. This means that 43.8% of students enrolled at Jackson State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jackson State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

45%

2021 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 Jackson State Community College was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Jackson State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jackson State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,636 enrolled students
Black or African American
750 enrolled students
Two or More Races
153 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jackson State Community College is 66.9% White, 19% Black or African American, 3.89% Two or More Races, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 0.889% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0254% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 200 students (5.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 265 more women than men received degrees from Jackson State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jackson State Community College is white (535 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (121 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jackson State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (317 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (62 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jackson State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (321 degrees awarded), Health (295 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson State Community College are Registered nurses (1,421,386 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,695 people), Other managers (821,090 people), Software developers (629,726 people), and Financial managers (487,615 people).

The most specialized majors at Jackson State Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (321 degrees awarded), Health (295 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (39 degrees), and Business (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Jackson State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Jackson State Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (321 degrees awarded), Health (295 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (39 degrees), and Business (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jackson State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,804,405 people), Computer Systems Design (1,029,445 people), Elementary & secondary schools (796,762 people), Banking & related activities (544,424 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (533,399 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jackson State Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
317 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
62 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Jackson State Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 317 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Jackson State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

222

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

487

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 222 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State Community College, which is 0.456 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (487).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jackson State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.439 times less than the 223 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Jackson State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.28 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from Jackson State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Jackson State Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (37.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.78% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
535 degrees awarded
Black or African American
121 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jackson State Community College is white (535 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (121 degrees).

1.55% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
351 degrees awarded
White Male
184 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jackson State Community College is white female (351 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (184 degrees).

Operations

Jackson State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.64M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 80.9k (4.95%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Jackson State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 35.4M. Jackson State Community College employs 60 Associate professors, 20 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Jackson State Community College are Female Associate professor (39), Male Associate professor (21), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson State Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$1.64M

2021 Endowment

2.12%

growth from 2020

Jackson State Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.64M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Jackson State Community College grew 2.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.66M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jackson State Community 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: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$450k - Federal
$446k - State
$320k - Local

As of 2021, Jackson State Community College received $450k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $446k from state grants and contracts, and $320k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.9M

2021 Salaries

5.89%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Jackson State Community College paid a median of $13.9M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($35.4M) and a 5.89% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Jackson State Community College paid a total of $5.64M to 94 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jackson State Community College were Associate professor with 60 employees, Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jackson State Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jackson State Community College was Female Associate professor with 39 employees, Male Associate professor with 21 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jackson State Community College.