Jefferson Community College

www.sunyjefferson.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,304

2.79% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,487

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,252

48.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.3%

133 Graduates

About

Jefferson Community College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jefferson Community College were Humanistic Studies (58 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (52 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees).

In 2023, 354 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jefferson Community College. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (271 degrees), 9.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson Community College is $5,304, which is $−2,949 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 799 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson Community College is $5,304, which is $2,949 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,487.

In 2023, 43% of undergraduate students attending Jefferson Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,304

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jefferson Community College was $5,304. The cost of tuition at Jefferson Community College is $−2,949 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$10,487

2023 Value

7.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jefferson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,487. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jefferson Community College grew by 7.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jefferson Community 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

$12,290

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jefferson Community College was of $12,290 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Jefferson Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17.3% with respect to 2022, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jefferson Community 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 College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 799 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 College had a total enrollment of 2,252 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson Community College is 1,086 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,166. This means that 48.2% of students enrolled at Jefferson Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jefferson Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% White, 8.39% Hispanic or Latino, 6.75% Black or African American, 3.24% Two or More Races, 1.91% Asian, 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jefferson Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.3%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jefferson Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,252 students. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson Community College is 1,086 and the part-time enrollment is 1,166. This means that 48.2% of students enrolled at Jefferson Community 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 College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Jefferson Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,457 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
189 enrolled students
Black or African American
152 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jefferson Community College is 64.7% White, 8.39% Hispanic or Latino, 6.75% Black or African American, 3.24% Two or More Races, 1.91% Asian, 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.4% 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, 261 students (11.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 98 more women than men received degrees from Jefferson Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jefferson Community College is white (271 degrees awarded). There were 9.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jefferson Community College is Humanistic Studies (58 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (52 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jefferson Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (128 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Agriculture (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson Community College are Social workers, all other (179,689 people), Other managers (147,221 people), Police officers (146,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (133,582 people), and Secondary school teachers (63,450 people).

The most specialized majors at Jefferson Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (128 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Agriculture (7 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Jefferson Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (128 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Agriculture (7 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (381,675 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (358,154 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (176,195 people), Individual & family services (148,510 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (136,862 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 College.

Most Common (2023)

Humanistic Studies
58 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jefferson Community College was Humanistic Studies with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Jefferson Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

226

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson Community College, which is 0.566 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (226).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.24 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 9.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Jefferson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jefferson Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.01% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
271 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jefferson Community College is white (271 degrees awarded). There were 9.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

0.847% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
180 degrees awarded
White Male
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jefferson Community College is white female (180 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (91 degrees).

Operations

Jefferson Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.35M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 360k (4.9%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Jefferson Community College had a total salary expenditure of 48.5M. Jefferson Community College employs 18 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Jefferson Community College are Male Assistant professor (9), Female Assistant professor (9), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 13 employees.

Endowment

$7.35M

2023 Endowment

1.83%

decline from 2022

Jefferson Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.35M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Jefferson Community College declined 1.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.55M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jefferson Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.7M

2023 Salaries

2.32%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jefferson Community College paid a median of $13.7M in salaries, which represents 28.3% of their overall expenditure ($48.5M) and a 2.32% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.328% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jefferson Community College paid a total of $3.37M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jefferson Community College were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Service with 14 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jefferson Community College was Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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