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Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,499 students · EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$11,923
cheaper than 33% of comparable schools
Completion rate
30.7%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,991
earns ~$3,354.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Jefferson Community College is a public school in Watertown, NY, offering associate degrees and certificates in fields like nursing, criminal justice, and business. The institution serves roughly 1,500 students and reports a median annual net price of $11,923 after financial aid. It provides access to 35 total programs beyond the specific trades listed in federal data.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 30.7%, which is a metric to scrutinize alongside the median student debt of $12,000 at graduation. Reported median earnings for Registered Nursing graduates are $60,771 two years after entry, while other listed programs show median two-year earnings between $25,774 and $30,047. With 33.8% of students receiving Pell Grants, the net price reflects aid packages for many attendees.

Net price is 27% above the New York median ($9,373) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($38,919) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 38 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$60,771
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$30,047
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$29,685
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$28,236
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,967
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsassociate degree$25,774
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$24,421
Community Organization and Advocacyassociate degree$22,999
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,192
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$20,140
Legal Support Servicesassociate degree$18,309
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Information Science/Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Workundergraduate certificatenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, and Specialized Sales, plus an undergraduate certificate in Allied Health Diagnostic professions.
What do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for Registered Nursing graduates are $60,771 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree at this school?
The data shows a completion rate of 30.7% for the institution.
Is Jefferson Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school mainly awarding associate degrees.
How does the median student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price is $11,923, meaning the total debt is roughly equal to one year of net cost.

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SUNY Corning Community CollegeCorning$7,37334.5%$38,817
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York$4,97631.6%$42,306
CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx$4,46229.5%$41,307
CUNY Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn$5,60639.4%$42,621
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 192022. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.