Jefferson College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,552 students.
About This School
Jefferson College is a public institution located in Hillsboro, Missouri with approximately 2,552 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,378 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Jefferson College is the name of the following institutions of higher learning:Jefferson College (Mississippi), a former college in Mississippi, listed on the National Register of Historic Places Jefferson College (Missouri), a two-year community college in Hillsboro, Missouri Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; now known as Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson College (Pennsylvania), merged with Washington College (Pennsylvania) in 1865 to form Washington & Jefferson College Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, Virginia Jefferson College (Louisiana), a former college in Convent, Louisiana, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
This Missouri community college is a genuinely affordable option, with an average net price of just $7,734 per year and median graduation debt of only $6,000 — both well below national norms. The trade-off is post-graduation earnings: the median income sits at $34,700 a decade out, which is modest, though that figure partly reflects that many students transfer to four-year schools rather than enter the workforce directly from here. Worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt while completing general education requirements or an associate degree before moving on.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Jefferson College graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($64,131 vs $46,706 nationally), and most below it in Business/Commerce, General ($36,469 vs $49,927).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 356 | $43,983 | $44,125 | −$142 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 49 | $81,918 | $80,813 | +$1,105 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 31 | $37,268 | $37,656 | −$388 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 24 | $59,434 | $65,389 | −$5,955 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 23 | $36,469 | $49,927 | −$13,458 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 13 | $35,963 | $41,460 | −$5,497 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | $49,167 | $54,971 | −$5,804 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 9 | $47,284 | $42,269 | +$5,015 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | $64,131 | $46,706 | +$17,425 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,552 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jefferson College cost?
The average net price at Jefferson College is about $7,378 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Jefferson College?
Jefferson College has a graduation rate of 35%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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