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Public, 2-Year
Watertown, NY

Jefferson Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,048

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

26.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$39,991

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Jefferson Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Watertown, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,048, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 26.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$12,096

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$9,991

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$87,814

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$187,724

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 27%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Jefferson Community College is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
60.0%
40.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
67.9%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
8.8%
Two or more
4.5%
Unknown
2.6%
International
2.0%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,048

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$8,156
$30k - $48k$9,870
$48k - $75k$13,190
$75k+$15,247

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients32.6%
Using Federal Loans23.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment44.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

58.3%

Success

26.7%

In-State Cost

$6,048

Age 25+ Students

25.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 2

Working at 6yr

927 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Watertown (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Watertown (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Watertown

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$922

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,035

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,360

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Watertown metropolitan area.