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Joliet Junior College Overview

Joliet Junior College is a public institution situated in Joliet, Illinois. The suburban atmosphere of Joliet makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle.

What Is Joliet Junior College Known For?

2,600 Undergraduate Awards
  • Although it may not be available for every major, the associate's degree is the highest award a student can attain at Joliet Junior College.
  • During a recent academic cycle, 28% of the faculty were full-time.
  • After graduation, Joliet Junior College bachelor's degree recipients go on to jobs where they make $42,889 a year. That's about 5% more than their peers at other schools.

Where Is Joliet Junior College?

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Contact details for Joliet Junior College are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431-8938
Phone: 815-729-9020
Website: www.jjc.edu

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How Do I Get Into Joliet Junior College?

You can apply to Joliet Junior College online at: https://www.jjc.edu/getting-started/admissions/apply-now

Since Joliet Junior College has an open admissions policy, you should not have any trouble getting into the school as long as you have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Can I Afford Joliet Junior College?

5% Take Out Loans

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Joliet Junior College, approximately 5% of students took out student loans averaging $4,761 a year. That adds up to $19,044 over four years for those students.

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Joliet Junior College Undergraduate Student Diversity

3,915 Full-Time Undergraduates
54% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 10,267 undergraduate students at Joliet Junior College, with 3,915 being full-time and 6,352 being part-time.

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Gender Diversity

Of the 3,915 full-time undergraduates at Joliet Junior College, 46% are male and 54% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Joliet Junior College students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 108
Black or African American 280
Hispanic or Latino 1,042
White 2,265
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 214

Over 16 countries are represented at Joliet Junior College. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Vietnam, Brazil, and China.

Joliet Junior College Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Basic Certificate Associate’s Undergraduate Certificate TOTAL
Liberal Arts General Studies 0 595 0 595
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 191 0 101 292
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 94 17 45 156
Computer Systems Networking 136 14 4 154
Business Administration & Management 109 24 9 142
Biological & Physical Science 0 112 0 112
Information Technology 60 24 24 108
Nursing 0 97 0 97
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 55 19 20 94
Culinary Arts 43 35 0 78
Human Development & Family Studies 42 16 15 73
Allied Health Professions 10 48 0 58
Precision Metal Working 47 5 0 52
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 38 5 4 47
Health & Medical Administrative Services 0 19 28 47
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 4 39 0 43
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 24 9 10 43
Computer Software & Applications 22 9 10 41
Construction Management 20 8 7 35
Graphic Communications 0 15 16 31
Hospitality Management 12 10 0 22
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 0 9 11 20
Entrepreneurial Studies 19 0 0 19
Accounting 0 7 11 18
Human Resource Management 9 0 8 17
Computer Programming 0 16 1 17
Industrial Production Technology 12 3 2 17
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 0 0 17 17
Agricultural Production 8 8 0 16
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 5 4 5 14
Human Services 0 13 1 14
Business Support & Assistant Services 7 3 3 13
General Sales & Marketing 4 9 0 13
Design & Applied Arts 0 7 6 13
Horticulture 4 8 0 12
Criminal Justice & Corrections 0 12 0 12
Legal Support Services 8 3 0 11
Fire Protection 0 9 0 9
Agricultural Economics & Business 0 6 0 6
Architectural Sciences & Technology 1 2 2 5
Library & Archives Assisting 5 0 0 5
Teaching Assistants 0 2 2 4
General Visual & Performing Arts 4 0 0 4
Electronics Engineering Technology 3 0 0 3
Computer Engineering Technology 0 1 0 1
Data Entry 0 0 0 0
Data Processing 0 0 0 0
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 0 0 0 0
Special Education 0 0 0 0
Architectural Engineering Technology 0 0 0 0
Construction Engineering Technology 0 0 0 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 0 0 0 0
Forestry 0 0 0 0
Health & Physical Education 0 0 0 0
Cosmetology 0 0 0 0
Geography & Cartography 0 0 0 0
Ground Transportation 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 996 1,242 362 2,600

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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