Joliet Junior College
Public certificate school in Joliet, IL that costs an average of $4,588 a year after financial aid and graduates 22% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,588
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
22%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,929
PublicLarge suburb9,306 undergraduates
Cost of Joliet Junior College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,031 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,530 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $13,800 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,588 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,638 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,717 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,749 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,759 |
| $110,001+ | $9,972 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Joliet Junior College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,834 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,929 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 15th of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,984 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $102 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 2.9% |
Majors and programs at Joliet Junior College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 29 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 9 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 10 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 292 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 25 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 46 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 299 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 164 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | 70 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 89 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 23 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 181 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 52 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 42 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 31 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 60 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 21 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 79 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 61 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 130 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 45 | — | — |
| Human Services | 14 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 9 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 10 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 569 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 87 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 110 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 310 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (44)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 209 | $75,390 | $12,349 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90 | $62,655 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | $47,926 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 71 | $43,155 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 230 | $38,042 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,216 | $36,111 | $6,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 14 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 20 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 65 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 23 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 36 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 54 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 18 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 29 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 21 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 31 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 38 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 15 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 12 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 31 | — | — |
| Human Services | 26 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 12 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 111 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Rainey Harper College | Palatine | $10,058 | — | $54,357 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake | $7,280 | — | $47,162 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills | $3,887 | — | $47,546 |
| Triton College | River Grove | $3,243 | — | $47,411 |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin | $6,286 | — | $51,097 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago | $6,258 | — | $39,839 |
| Oakton College | Des Plaines | $3,948 | — | $53,439 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville | $7,555 | — | $41,059 |
About Joliet Junior College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Joliet, IL |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 9,306 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | jjc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Joliet Junior College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,031 a year (tuition and fees: $4,530 in-state, $13,800 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,588 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,638.
How much do Joliet Junior College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,929 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Joliet Junior College's graduation rate?
22% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.