Jefferson State Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

4.51% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,825

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,839

23.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.3%

224 Graduates

About

Jefferson State Community College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jefferson State Community College were General Studies (340 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (209 degrees), and Registered Nursing (178 degrees).

In 2023, 1,511 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jefferson State Community College. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (958 degrees), 2.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (336 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson State Community College is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,399 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson State Community College is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,825.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Jefferson State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Jefferson State Community College was $3,810. The cost of tuition at Jefferson State Community College is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,825

2023 Value

6.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jefferson State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,825. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jefferson State Community College grew by 6.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jefferson State 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

$15,921

Room and Board

$1,444

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jefferson State Community College was of $15,921 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,444. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.96% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Jefferson State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jefferson State 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 State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1399 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 State Community College had a total enrollment of 8,839 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson State Community College is 2,087 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,752. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Jefferson State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jefferson State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% White, 21.8% Black or African American, 9.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0113% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jefferson State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jefferson State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,839 students. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson State Community College is 2,087 and the part-time enrollment is 6,752. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Jefferson State 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 State 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 State Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Jefferson State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,429 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,925 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
809 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jefferson State Community College is 61.4% White, 21.8% Black or African American, 9.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0113% 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, 14 students (0.158%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 323 more women than men received degrees from Jefferson State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College is white (958 degrees awarded). There were 2.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (336 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jefferson State Community College is General Studies (340 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (209 degrees) and Registered Nursing (178 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jefferson State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (139 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (549 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (117 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson State Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (101,641 people), Other managers (88,282 people), Software developers (42,279 people), Secondary school teachers (34,210 people), and Education administrators (32,646 people).

The most specialized majors at Jefferson State Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (139 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (549 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (117 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), and Agriculture (25 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 State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Jefferson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (139 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (549 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (117 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), and Agriculture (25 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 State Community College are Computer Systems Design (600,876 people), Elementary & secondary schools (248,544 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,918 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (103,805 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (90,864 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
340 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
209 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
178 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jefferson State Community College was General Studies with 340 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

594

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

917

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 594 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson State Community College, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (917).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson State Community College in General Studies, which is 0.683 times less than the 202 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 202 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson State Community College in General Studies, which is 1.46 times more than the 138 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Jefferson State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jefferson State Community College is Male and Asian (80% 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
958 degrees awarded
Black or African American
336 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jefferson State Community College is white (958 degrees awarded). There were 2.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (336 degrees).

2.18% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
556 degrees awarded
White Male
402 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
253 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jefferson State Community College is white female (556 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (402 degrees).

Operations

Jefferson State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.39M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.64M (118%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Jefferson State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 62.4M. Jefferson State Community College employs 135 No academic ranks. Most academics at Jefferson State Community College are Female No academic rank (88), and Male No academic rank (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 82 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$1.39M

2023 Endowment

2.51%

growth from 2022

Jefferson State Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.39M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Jefferson State Community College grew 2.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.41M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jefferson State 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.49M - Federal
$4.59M - State
$262k - Local

As of 2023, Jefferson State Community College received $1.49M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.59M from state grants and contracts, and $262k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2023 Salaries

3.98%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jefferson State Community College paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($62.4M) and a 3.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.388% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.489% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.2M

Instructional Salaries

135

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jefferson State Community College paid a total of $9.2M to 135 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

135 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jefferson State Community College was No academic rank with 135 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jefferson State Community College was Female No academic rank with 88 employees, and Male No academic rank with 47 employees.

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

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