Machinist Degree

In modern times, a machinist is trained to set-up and operate a wide variety of computer-controlled machine tools and mechanically-controlled machine tools in an effort to produce tools, instruments, and parts. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer machinist degrees.

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Jones County Junior College

1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS

About
Jones County Junior College, located in Ellisville, Mississippi, was founded in 1911 and currently serves the counties of Covington, Clarke, Greene, Jasper, Perry, Smith, Jones, and Wayne. The school was formerly known as Jones COunty Agricultural High School, but increased enrollment, the addition of post secondary programs, and eventually a change in mission resulted in the transformation of the school into an accredited institution of higher learning. The school is dedicated to providing quality education to its predominantly rural service area as part of the state's mission to provide coverage and educational opportunities throughout the state.

Academics
As a comprehensive college, JCJC offers a variety of programs aimed at personal development, career growth and academic transfer. Individuals enrolled in a career program will be given the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, and if necessary also provide practical courses in order to ensure skills are properly taught in a controlled environment. Students will be given a certificate or degree upon completion which is useful for demonstrating competency to future employers.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at JCJC prior to applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete the final two and earn a bachelor's degree. Individuals applying for transfer to public Mississippi schools will find transfer agreements in place with certain schools to ease the process. Individuals applying to out of state and private institutions should meet with a counselor to ensure their curriculum meets transfer requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• International Business
• Elementary Education
• Practical Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individual wishing to enroll at Jones County Junior College may do so by completing an application, paying all associated fees and submitting the necessary information, specifically transcripts and test scores if available. Students may also be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration and meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and goals prior to the start of the semester. Students are also encouraged to take part in new student orientation in order to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the college in order to determine aid program eligibility and the extent of one's needs when constructing an aid packet. Financial aid must be applied for prior to each academic year. Additionally, students may be selected at random and asked to provide additional tax and financial information in order to ensure that validity of their FAFSA as part of the new regulations governing the disbursement of federal funds.

Students Enrolled in the Machinist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jones County Junior College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -24.4% from 2014 to 2024

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -21.5% from 2014 to 2024

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -13.5% from 2014 to 2024

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -20.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $30160

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).