900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437

Jones County Junior College is a two-year institution offering associate degrees and vocational certificates in a variety of disciplines. Recognized as one of the foremost colleges in the nation, Jones County Junior College seeks to develop society as well as the individual through its educational opportunities.

At Jones County Junior College, students can earn associate degrees in a variety of disciplines including business, fine arts, humanities, math, nursing, science, and social science. Jones County Junior College also offers a wealth of career and technical programs, leading to certificates of completion. Students may choose from a wide range of vocational study areas, including automotive technology, civil engineering technology, commercial truck driving, Cosmetology, early childhood education, forestry, healthcare assistance, heating and air conditioning, horticulture, pharmaceutical technology, and welding.

While Jones County Junior College's longstanding mission of providing high quality, affordable education has not changed, its way of providing this education has changed. Students now have additional learning opportunities thanks to the Jones eLearning program. Jones County Junior College is part of the Mississippi Virtual community college which provides distance learning courses to students all over the state. Students who choose the eLearning option at Jones County Junior College have the unique opportunity to complete traditional programs in a non-traditional way.

Whether students are looking to add a new skill to their resume or to earn credit that can later transfer to a four-year program, Jones County Junior College is an excellent place for students to begin their journey to achieving those goals.

Quick Facts:

Jones County Junior College recently welcomed former president Bill Clinton, who spoke in support of his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, and her bid for the White House.

Athletics at Jones County Junior College include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, and tennis.

Qualified high school students can take courses for credit at Jones County Junior College.

Jones County Junior College has an open-door admission policy.

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