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ACCEPTANCE RATE

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

84%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,103

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at John Wood Community College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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John Wood Community College (JMLS)

315 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL

About
John Wood Community College, located in Quincy, Illinois, was founded in 1974 and is one of the 48 schools the comprise the Illinois Community College System. The school began operation in 1975 to an initial enrollment of 668 students. The school initially lacked its own location, utilizing courses from other colleges to give credit for its students until 1991, when the school purchased buildings to house classes. By 1996 the school had purchased 155 acres in Quincy to permanently house the school do to increased enrollment and the need for new facilities.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college JWCC offers students a variety of program options that allow for academic transfer or career training. Students pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that covers the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer an education that takes between one and two years to complete and provides education and skill development in high demand field for the purposes of employment after graduation. Students graduating from such a program will earn a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid
John Wood Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that interested in attending to do so by completing an application and paying fees. Students should be 18 years of age or older, or have a high school diploma, as well as supply previous transcripts and test scores if available. A meeting with a counselor is encouraged prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and awarded based on need as determined by the applicants Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JMLS has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award0
Associate's Degree1

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

Students who have completed the Business Administration program at John Wood Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 13
    • Average Hourly Rate: $90.63
    • Average Annual Salary: $188500
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 400
    • Average Hourly Rate: $65.81
    • Average Annual Salary: $136870
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $92.23
    • Average Annual Salary: $191850

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 68
    • Average Hourly Rate: $58.83
    • Average Annual Salary: $122360
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
    • Average Annual Salary: $100460
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 7
    • Average Hourly Rate: $62.28
    • Average Annual Salary: $129540

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 16
    • Average Hourly Rate: $61.54
    • Average Annual Salary: $128010
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 450
    • Average Hourly Rate: $56.04
    • Average Annual Salary: $116550
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $62.81
    • Average Annual Salary: $130640

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 10
    • Average Hourly Rate: $38.93
    • Average Annual Salary: $80980
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 250
    • Average Hourly Rate: $32.58
    • Average Annual Salary: $67760
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Average Hourly Rate: $35.97
    • Average Annual Salary: $74830

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates John Wood Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, John Wood Community College may offer services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

JMLS is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
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