Jefferson Community College

Public two-year college in Watertown, NY that costs an average of $8,372 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,372
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,092

PublicSmall city1,499 undergraduates

Cost of Jefferson Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,390
Tuition and fees, in-state$6,504
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$12,156
Housing and food (on campus)$14,572
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$8,372

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$6,142
$30,001–48,000$5,335
$48,001–75,000$8,003
$75,001–110,000$11,283
$110,001+$14,210

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Jefferson Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention56%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,807
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,092
Rank in New York (earnings)56th of 71 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,000
Typical monthly loan payment$136 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans20%

Majors and programs at Jefferson Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services6——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Business/Commerce———
Computer Programming———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Fire Protection———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions4——
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——
Teaching Assistants/Aides6——

Associate's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing118$81,382$15,449
Accounting and Related Services10$39,798—
Business Administration, Management and Operations88$38,827$12,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities261$33,611$8,917
Community Organization and Advocacy—$26,362—
Agricultural Business and Management———
Agricultural Production Operations12——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services5——
Business/Commerce9——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians11——
Computer Science10——
Criminal Justice and Corrections23——
Engineering17——
Fire Protection6——
Health and Medical Administrative Services9——
Homeland Security4——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services8——
Human Services22——
Information Science/Studies4——
Legal Support Services11——
Mathematics5——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions13——
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations12——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Similar colleges in New York

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Schenectady County Community CollegeSchenectady$6,689—$44,042
Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeDryden$13,637—$45,258
Ulster County Community CollegeStone Ridge$4,351—$45,521
Jamestown Community CollegeJamestown$7,554—$42,515
SUNY AdirondackQueensbury$11,310—$46,836
Cayuga County Community CollegeAuburn$9,115—$45,175
SUNY MorrisvilleMorrisville$16,18492%$50,931
Herkimer County Community CollegeHerkimer$13,103—$45,336

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About Jefferson Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationWatertown, NY
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,499
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitesunyjefferson.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Jefferson Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,390 a year (tuition and fees: $6,504 in-state, $12,156 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,372 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,142.

How much do Jefferson Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,092 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 56th of 71 similar colleges in New York.

What is Jefferson Community College's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.