Community Colleges in Jackson, MS

According to figures from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the state Board of Community and Junior Colleges, community colleges in Mississippi are growing in popularity. One reason may be that community colleges are affordable; another may be that they offer practical work force training. Hinds Community College is the only community college in the city of Jackson. With six locations, however, it's the largest two-year college system in the state.
  1. Academic/Technical Center

    • The Academic Technical Center location, near I-220 at Sunset Drive, offers courses in culinary arts, business, environmental technology, drafting and design. Students can also earn credits in English, history, biology and mathematics. Child care is provided on site.

    Nursing/Allied Health Center

    • At the Nursing/Allied Health Center students can train to become a nurse, nursing assistant, unit service clerk or first responder, and emergency medical technicians can take refresher courses. Courses are also offered in medical transcription and phlebotomy.

    Rankin Campus

    • The Rankin Campus provides more than 140 academic, 15 technical and three career programs. It offers morning and night classes and serves the largest population of commuter students in the Hinds Community College system. Rankin recently added an associate's degree nursing program to its curriculum.

    Raymond Campus

    • With its wide choice of student organizations, sports events and dormitories, Raymond provides a campus experience usually available only at a four-year liberal arts college. In its state-of-the-art electrical technology lab, students are trained to install, maintain and repair industrial and residential electrical systems.

    Utica Campus

    • A five-year National Science Foundation grant to the Utica Campus, which has existed for 100 years, will promote the pursuit of' careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Utica's academic offerings are constantly evolving. It even offers transportation to the campus for enrolled students in the surrounding area.

    Vicksburg/Warren

    • Vicksburg/Warren's diverse career programs include welding, electricity and computer technology. Its hybrid classes provide students with the option to do their course work both online and in the classroom. Students can receive college credit for classes taken at Vicksburg/Warren while they are still in high school.

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