Virginia College-Jackson

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,932

2017 Average Net Price

$27,451

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

20.5%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

387

81.9% Full-Time

About

Virginia College-Jackson is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Jackson were Medical Assistant (72 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (24 degrees), and Health Aide (20 degrees).

In 2018, 197 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Jackson. 76.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (147 degrees), 9.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Jackson is $13,932, which is $5,964 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Jackson is $13,932

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,451.

In 2017, 70% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Jackson received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,932

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Jackson was $13,932.

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

Average Net Price

$27,451

2017 Value

73%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Virginia College-Jackson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,451. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Jackson grew by 73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia College-Jackson (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Jackson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 24.7% with respect to 2016, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Jackson (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.

20.5%

2015 Default Rate

2939

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Jackson was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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

Virginia College-Jackson had a total enrollment of 387 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Jackson is 317 students and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Jackson are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Jackson, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.9% Black or African American, 8.79% White, 1.81% Two or More Races, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 0.258% Asian, 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Virginia College-Jackson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.7%) and White Female (7.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia College-Jackson in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 387 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Jackson is 317 and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Jackson are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2017 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 Virginia College-Jackson was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Virginia College-Jackson had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
317 enrolled students
White
34 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Jackson is 81.9% Black or African American, 8.79% White, 1.81% Two or More Races, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 0.258% Asian, 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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.

Graduates

In 2018, 105 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Jackson. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Jackson is black or african american (147 degrees awarded). There were 9.19 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Jackson is Medical Assistant (72 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (24 degrees) and Health Aide (20 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia College-Jackson, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia College-Jackson are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Jackson in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), Health (125 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Virginia College-Jackson are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Jackson are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), Health (125 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Virginia College-Jackson are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
72 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
24 degree-majors awarded
Health Aide
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Jackson was Medical Assistant with 72 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

151

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Jackson, which is 0.305 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (151).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Jackson in Computer Support Specialist, which is 4.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Jackson in Medical Assistant, which is 35 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Virginia College-Jackson is Female and Two or More Races (50% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
147 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Jackson is black or african american (147 degrees awarded). There were 9.19 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

10.2% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
112 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
35 degrees awarded
White Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Jackson is black or african american female (112 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (35 degrees).

Operations

Virginia College-Jackson employs 17 No academic ranks. Most academics at Virginia College-Jackson are Female No academic rank (11), and Male No academic rank (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Jackson are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.8M

2017 Salaries

0.0774%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Virginia College-Jackson paid a median of $2.8M in salaries, a 0.0774% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$826k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Virginia College-Jackson paid a total of $826k to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia College-Jackson was No academic rank with 17 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Jackson were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia College-Jackson was Female No academic rank with 11 employees, and Male No academic rank with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia College-Jackson.