Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
Jefferson Community College, based in Watertown, New York, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,499 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,991 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 27.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.33x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,923 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Sports & Fitness, and Public Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,991
Graduation Rate
27.0%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$11,923
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.33x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,499
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,264
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,700
Pell Grant Rate
33.8%
Federal Loan Rate
22.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,754
Income $30K–$48K
$9,100
Income $48K–$75K
$13,669
Income $110K+
$18,472
Student Demographics
Women
58.1%
White
69.0%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
11.4%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Associate Degree Programs (Accredited)
Programs (26)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,798 | 128 |
| Registered Nursing | $84,572 | 52 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,401 | 47 |
| Sports & Fitness | $48,113 | 13 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $43,424 | 11 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 7 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | $40,483 | 6 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Homeland Security | Associate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New York
- Best ROI Colleges in New York
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in New York
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