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Jackson State Community College
Jackson, Tennessee · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2046 North Pky, Jackson, TN 38301 · Phone: (731) 424-3520 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Jackson State Community College is a public trade school in Jackson, Tennessee offering EMT and paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Jackson State Community College has a 25.9% completion rate, below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,224; median graduate debt is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Jackson State Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 42.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,720 | $40,330 | $48,430 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $50,540 | $64,630 | $78,700 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,320 | $48,780 | $62,930 |
| Nursing assistants | $31,110 | $37,990 | $40,880 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | $35,080 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $46,292 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $48,207 | $48,823 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $35,080 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $48,207 | $48,823 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $46,292 | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Jackson State Community College is a public trade and career school located in Jackson, Tennessee. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. It holds accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its nine program families, the campus awards the most credentials in EMT and paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and radiology and sonography programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 25.9%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3% for comparable programs. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $35,224. About 42.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, credential-focused allied health and emergency services training rather than long degree programs, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering enrollment should independently verify current accreditation status and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and confirm program details directly with the school before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Jackson State Community College offers nine program families, with the most completions in EMT and paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and radiology and sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 25.9%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (731) 424-3520 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,224.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Jackson State Community College is a public institution, which typically means state-subsidized tuition rates compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?220400.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers allied health and emergency services training programs, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (731) 424-3520 for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Jackson State Community College by phone at (731) 424-3520 or visit their website at https://www.jscc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.