by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Joliet Junior College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Joliet Junior College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,174 undergraduate (6,174 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Joliet Junior College.
The following majors at Joliet Junior College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $55,455 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $47,430 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $29,977 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $26,313 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $25,875 |
The majors at Joliet Junior College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,087 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
277 | NA |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Orthotist/Prosthetist. |
122 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
112 | $55,455 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. |
61 | $47,430 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
51 | $29,977 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
621 | $25,875 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Operations Management and Supervision. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
215 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
53 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
51 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
28 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
23 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
19 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
14 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Selling Skills and Sales Operations. · Retailing and Retail Operations. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
192 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
125 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
59 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 181 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
110 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
28 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
89 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agricultural Production Operations, General. · Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. |
19 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Greenhouse Operations and Management. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. · Plant Nursery Operations and Management. · Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management. |
17 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Economics. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 118 | $26,313 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care and Support Services Management. |
88 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
82 | $22,926 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Interior Design. |
39 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
19 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*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.
References
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