Jefferson College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Jefferson College at a glance
2,552
students enrolled
737
degrees and certificates a year
38%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,378
average net price a year
Tuition $5,400 in state, $7,200 out of state
$34,913
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,782
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 48% | 356 |
| Health professions | 24% | 176 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 7% | 54 |
| Business & management | 5% | 34 |
| Education | 4% | 31 |
AI and data programs
Jefferson College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Jefferson College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.
17
open professional jobs
2
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in Jefferson County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$80,522
median household income
Jefferson County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to finance (3 open), sales (1 open), operations (1 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (4), Buzzi Unicem USA (3), Anew Solutions (Anew Transport) (1), Ardagh Group (1), Ardagh Metal Packaging (1), Autozone (1), Caci International (1), CACI International (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (5), Finance (3), Human Resources (2), Administration (1), Design (1), Marketing (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Investment Board of Jefferson/Franklin Counties.
- Missouri Career Center - ArnoldArnold · 636-865-6060 · Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Jefferson College?
- Jefferson College enrolls about 2,552 students and is a public 2-year institution in Hillsboro, Missouri. It awards about 737 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Jefferson College?
- 38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Jefferson College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,913 six years after entry and $40,782 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Jefferson College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Jefferson College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Jefferson College?
- 17 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has the most openings.
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