Important Academic Statistics

Total 10,212 students attended Joliet Junior College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 208 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 558 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 612 (full-time) and 813 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Joliet Junior College is 17% and transfer-out rate is 20%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population10,212
Graduation Rate17%
Number of Faculty766
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Joliet Junior College is $13,800 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
45% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,537 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$13,800
Average Financial Amount$3,537

Offered Certificate Programs

Joliet Junior College offers 100 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,553 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate60194
Less than 1-Year Certificate390969
2 Years Certificate550390
Total10001,553

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Joliet Junior College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,553 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 194 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 969 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 390 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 6 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician6
Precision Production Trades 109 completers
Welding Technology/Welder109
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 77 completers
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician0
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide77
Business 2 completers
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2
Total194
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 9 completers
Agricultural Production Operations5
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production1
Greenhouse Operations and Management2
Landscaping and Groundskeeping0
Plant Nursery Operations and Management1
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management0
Architecture 3 completers
Architectural Technology/Technician3
Computer and Information Sciences 152 completers
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications138
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster12
Personal and Culinary Services 104 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef8
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant96
Engineering Technology 120 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician0
Biomedical Technology/Technician93
Instrumentation Technology/Technician11
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician10
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician6
Work and Family Studies 38 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management38
Library Science 3 completers
Library and Archives Assisting3
Social Sciences 0 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0
Mechanics and Repairers 182 completers
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician56
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology28
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician98
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 31 completers
Welding Technology/Welder31
Visual and Performing Arts 1 completers
Visual and Performing Arts1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 7 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7
Business 319 completers
Business Administration and Management224
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science3
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry4
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies16
Hospitality Administration/Management6
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration16
Retailing and Retail Operations0
Selling Skills and Sales Operations2
Construction Management41
Total969
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture 1 completers
Architectural Technology/Technician1
Communications Technologies 13 completers
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects13
Computer and Information Sciences 38 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0
Word Processing0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design13
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications6
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance19
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0
Education 0 completers
Teacher Assistant/Aide0
Engineering Technology 36 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4
Biomedical Technology/Technician26
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician3
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician3
Work and Family Studies 18 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management18
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Legal Studies 0 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Construction Trades 0 completers
Electrician0
Mechanics and Repairers 94 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician0
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician20
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology20
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician47
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Transportation and Materials Moving 0 completers
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation0
Visual and Performing Arts 12 completers
Interior Design0
Graphic Design12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 126 completers
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder28
Medical/Clinical Assistant13
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training85
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 46 completers
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management2
Operations Management and Supervision8
Accounting9
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Restaurant/Food Services Management0
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration11
Retailing and Retail Operations1
Construction Management12
Total390

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 10,212 students have enrolled into Joliet Junior College. By gender, 4,480 male and 5,732 female students are attending the school.
There are 5,261 White (51.52%), 893 Black/African American (8.74%), 3,159 Hispanic (30.93%), 315 Asian (3.08%), and 3,741 students with other races. 16 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,2124,4805,732
American Indian/Native American411625
Asian315159156
Black/African American893351542
Hispanic3,1591,2751,884
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White5,2612,4242,837
Two More279129150
Un-Known246119127
Non-resident Alien16610

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