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Jefferson Community College

Watertown, NY·Public·1,523 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,523 students.

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1,523
Students
$11,012
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,900
Earnings
10 yr
$7,685
Debt

About This School

Jefferson Community College is a public institution located in Watertown, New York with approximately 1,523 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,012 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Jefferson Community College may refer to:Jefferson Community College, now known as Jefferson Community and Technical College, a two-year Kentucky college Jefferson Community College, a two-year college located in Watertown, New York Jefferson Community College, later known as Eastern Gateway Community College, Jefferson County, Ohio Jefferson Community College (Missouri), Jefferson County, Missouri Jefferson State Community College, with multiple campuses in Alabama

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and stay local — at $11,012/year after aid and a median graduation debt of just $7,685, this Watertown school is genuinely affordable. The honest concern is the earnings picture: graduates typically earn around $35,900 a decade out, which is modest, so this makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific vocational credential rather than a final destination.

Founded
1961
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Health Professions19%
Computer Science2%
Engineering2%
Education2%
Mathematics1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tom Homan

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,048
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,048
Avg Net Price
$11,012
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$7,685

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,685
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,685
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

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

White68%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,523 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Jefferson Community College

1220 Coffeen St

Watertown, NY 13601-1897

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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