Jefferson Community and Technical College

www.jefferson.kctcs.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,464

2.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,102

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,574

23% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.7%

242 Graduates

About

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jefferson Community and Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (703 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (91 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (75 degrees).

In 2023, 4,318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College. 40.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,754 degrees), 3.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (741 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College is $4,464, which is $−3,789 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,674 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College is $4,464, which is $3,789 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,102.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Jefferson Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,464

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College was $4,464. The cost of tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College is $−3,789 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jefferson Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,102

2023 Value

7.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jefferson Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,102. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jefferson Community and Technical College grew by 7.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jefferson Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,020

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jefferson Community and Technical College was of $8,020 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.82% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.86% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jefferson Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Jefferson Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.3% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jefferson Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1674 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Jefferson Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 12,574 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson Community and Technical College is 2,894 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,680. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Jefferson Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jefferson Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 3.62% Asian, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jefferson Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.2%), followed by White Female (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jefferson Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,574 students. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson Community and Technical College is 2,894 and the part-time enrollment is 9,680. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Jefferson Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jefferson Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jefferson Community and Technical College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Jefferson Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jefferson Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,029 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,495 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,577 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jefferson Community and Technical College is 55.9% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 3.62% Asian, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 367 students (2.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 782 fewer women than men received degrees from Jefferson Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jefferson Community and Technical College is white (2,754 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (741 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jefferson Community and Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (703 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (91 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (75 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jefferson Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (800 degrees awarded), Precision Production (297 degrees), and Construction (181 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College are Software developers (609,429 people), Other managers (144,656 people), Computer occupations, all other (123,671 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,001 people), and Computer support specialists (87,745 people).

The most specialized majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (800 degrees awarded), Precision Production (297 degrees), Construction (181 degrees), Transportation (113 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (785 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (800 degrees awarded), Precision Production (297 degrees), Construction (181 degrees), Transportation (113 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (785 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College are Computer Systems Design (584,827 people), Construction (136,295 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (94,472 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (80,444 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (74,515 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
416 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
334 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
321 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Jefferson Community and Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 416 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,550

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,768

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,550 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson Community and Technical College, which is 1.44 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,768).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 629 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson Community and Technical College in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 4.03 times more than the 156 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 479 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.14 times more than the 224 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Jefferson Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (43.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jefferson Community and Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (43.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,754 degrees awarded
Black or African American
741 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
326 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jefferson Community and Technical College is white (2,754 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (741 degrees).

3.22% of degree recipients (139 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,706 degrees awarded
White Female
1,048 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
385 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jefferson Community and Technical College is white male (1,706 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,048 degrees).

Operations

Jefferson Community and Technical College employs 70 Instructors, 41 Professors and 40 Associate professors. Most academics at Jefferson Community and Technical College are Female Instructor (40), Male Instructor (30), and Female Professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson Community and Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 59 employees, Service, with 55 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$26M

2023 Salaries

4.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jefferson Community and Technical College paid a median of $26M in salaries, a 4.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.35% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jefferson Community and Technical College paid a total of $10.4M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jefferson Community and Technical College were Instructor with 70 employees, Professor with 41 employees, and Associate professor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson Community and Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees, Service with 55 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jefferson Community and Technical College was Female Instructor with 40 employees, Male Instructor with 30 employees, and Female Professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jefferson Community and Technical College.

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