Joliet Junior College is a public community college located in Joliet, IL. It offers 166 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 15 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Joliet Junior College is $12,750 for Illinois residents and $13,800 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Illinois public community colleges' average ($12,224).

The school has 10,212 students, which is higher than Illinois community collleges' average (3,293). In addition, 2,243 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Joliet Junior College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$12,750$13,800
Books & Supplies$1,380
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,042
Average Financial Aid$3,537
Cost of Attendance$26,172$27,222
After Financial Aid$22,635$23,685
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Joliet Junior College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs105NOT OFFERED
Total Programs10462NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural EconomicsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Greenhouse Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 39 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ForestryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Technology/Technician2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Word Processing NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design10 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications4 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance24 completers
19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services Management15 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 509 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 86 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Library and Archives AssistingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 112 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human Services1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician20 completers
19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology11 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology10 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician45 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Interior Design 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design6 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder28 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 97 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training101 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and Supervision7 completers
24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting11 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail Operations NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Management7 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,212 students at Joliet Junior College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,994 male students and 6,557 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total11,5513,6577,894
Male Students4,9941,7533,241
Female Students6,5571,9044,653

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 10,212 total students, 4,935 students enrolled through distance learning (2,243 students enrolled exclusively and 2,692 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment10,212
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,243
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,692
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses5,277

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Joliet Junior College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL
Phone815-729-9020
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$12,750
Out-of-State$13,800
Student Population »10,212 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »17%
Transfer-out Rate20%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,537
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)