Jefferson Community and Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Kentucky residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,744 students.
About This School
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky with approximately 7,744 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,376 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $31,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) is a public community college in Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the largest college in that system. JCTC was formed on July 1, 2005, by the consolidation of Jefferson Community College and Jefferson Technical College. Jefferson Community College was originally chartered in 1968 and Jefferson Technical College was chartered in 1953. JCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The largest college in Kentucky's community college system, this Louisville institution offers a genuinely affordable path to a credential — with an average net price of just $6,058/year and median graduation debt of under $7,000. Worth considering if you're pursuing a technical trade, an associate degree, or a transfer pathway to a four-year school on a tight budget. That said, median earnings of $31,500 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with higher-earning career tracks in healthcare or skilled trades.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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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: 18% 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 Community and Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians ($63,142 vs $58,424 nationally), and most below it in Computer and Information Sciences, General ($50,757 vs $54,246).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 703 | $45,341 | $44,125 | +$1,216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 91 | $78,023 | $80,813 | −$2,790 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 75 | $50,757 | $54,246 | −$3,489 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 58 | $65,280 | $65,389 | −$109 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | $43,529 | $42,269 | +$1,260 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | $48,622 | $48,733 | −$111 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 34 | $54,170 | $50,491 | +$3,679 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $63,142 | $58,424 | +$4,718 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 26 | $36,990 | $36,642 | +$348 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 24 | $46,095 | $46,706 | −$611 |
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?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (7,744 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Jefferson Community and Technical College
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jefferson Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price at Jefferson Community and Technical College is about $6,376 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 Community and Technical College?
Jefferson Community and Technical College has a graduation rate of 33%, 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.
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