Jefferson Community College
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 1,499 students.
About This School
Jefferson Community College is a public institution located in Watertown, New York with approximately 1,499 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,923 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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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: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (1,499 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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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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