Jones Technical Institute
Jacksonville, FL 32256-0367
About Jones Technical Institute
Jones Technical Institute is a private two-year college in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling about 659 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $26,077 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $17,755. Student demographics in federal data include White (42.6%) and Black or African American (24.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Jones Technical Institute charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($17,755).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 6% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 68.09%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $22,688.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Technical Institute | $17,755 | $26,077 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,757 | $7,285 | 181 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,860 | $20,660 | 1,347 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Jones Technical Institute really?
Key findings
- Jones Technical Institute charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($17,755).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 6% above.
Jones Technical Institute tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $17,755
Finding Jones Technical Institute charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $17,755. That is about 0.6× the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Florida median ($16,757), sticker tuition is 6% above. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is 46% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Jones Technical Institute versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Jones Technical Institute versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Jones Technical Institute is $26,077.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $26,077 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $18,792 above the Florida median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,418 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Jones Technical Institute, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Jones Technical Institute: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Jones Technical Institute—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$17,755
Avg. net price
$26,077
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $24,690 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,495 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,556 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,681 |
| $110,001+ | $30,747 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $71,020. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Jones Technical Institute is known for
Top program completions
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor127
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician95
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician63
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician34
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician23
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Jones Technical Institute a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Jones Technical Institute is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Jones Technical Institute.
Campus
Location
Jacksonville, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 32256-0367
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 26% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,660 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
659
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 1,071
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 42.94%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Jones Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Jones Technical Institute was 0.20%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Jones Technical Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $10,725 | $10,725 | $19,579 |
| 2016 | $13,065 | $13,065 | $19,165 |
| 2017 | $13,065 | $13,065 | $25,901 |
| 2018 | $13,698 | $13,698 | $18,437 |
| 2019 | $13,689 | $13,689 | $20,479 |
| 2020 | $13,689 | $13,689 | $21,613 |
| 2021 | $13,689 | $13,689 | $19,281 |
| 2022 | $14,547 | $14,547 | $17,704 |
| 2023 | $15,978 | $15,978 | $20,833 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Jones Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 659 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 90% male and 10% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.6%), Black or African American (24.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (13.1%). About 42.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Jones Technical Institute in 2024 is 659 students.
Over a full year, about 1,071 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
67.02% 100% Completion Time
68.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.02% of students graduating from Jones Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 85% male / 15% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 93% male / 7% female
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Jones Technical Institute graduates earn a median of $22,688 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Jones Technical Institute.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $22,688. Median federal loan debt: $15,500. Average net price used in cost models: $26,077.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Jones Technical Institute graduates report median earnings of $22,688 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Jones Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Jones Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Jones Technical Institute graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Jones Technical Institute—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,136
- Florida median 0.75× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 0.75× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.67× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,273
- Florida median 1.3× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Jones Technical Institute at a glance
Jones Technical Institute
Jones Technical Institute is a private non-profit institution in Jacksonville, FL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianDiesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian42.6%Black or African American24.1%Race/ethnicity unknown13.1%
Schools near Jones Technical Institute
Other campuses in Jacksonville, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jones Technical Institute located?
Jones Technical Institute is located in Jacksonville, FL.
What is Jones Technical Institute's tuition?
Jones Technical Institute tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $17,755 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $26,077 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Jones Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $17,755 and average net price is $26,077 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,828 annually.
What explains Jones Technical Institute's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($26,077), completion (68.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($22,688). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Jones Technical Institute?
Jones Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,071 students, White (42.6%), Black or African American (24.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Jones Technical Institute?
About 46.6% of students at Jones Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Jones Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $38,266 six years after entry and $22,688 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Jones Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Jones Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,500.
Is Jones Technical Institute public or private?
Jones Technical Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Jacksonville, FL.
Is Jones Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Jones Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Jones Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Jones Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.