Jefferson Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,499
students enrolled
354
degrees and certificates a year
28%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,923
average net price a year
Tuition $5,304
$36,576
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,991
median earnings, 10 years after entry
51% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 36% | 128 |
| Business & management | 20% | 69 |
| Health professions | 19% | 68 |
| Security & protective services | 4% | 15 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 4% | 13 |
AI and data programs
Jefferson Community 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 Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.
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18
open professional jobs
2
entry level
6%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Jefferson County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$64,978
median household income
Jefferson County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, security & protective services, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (4 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Colas (4), Colas Rail (3), Nexstar Media Group (3), Allient (1), Amazon (1), Charter Communications (1), Current USA (1), Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (8), Sales (4), Human Resources (2), Administration (1), Customer Success (1), Finance (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Jefferson-Lewis Workforce Development Board.
- The WorkPlace - Jefferson CountyWatertown · 315-782-9252 · Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Jefferson Community College?
- Jefferson Community College enrolls about 1,499 students and is a public 2-year institution in Watertown, New York. It awards about 354 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Jefferson Community College?
- 28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Jefferson Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,576 six years after entry and $39,991 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Jefferson Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Jefferson Community 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 Community College?
- 18 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Colas has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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