Jefferson College
Hillsboro, Missouri · Public · 2,552 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,048 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,745 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,614 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,711 |
| $110k and up | $10,568 |
| All families (average) | $7,378 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,983 | +$9,174 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $79,734 | +$44,925 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $81,918 | +$47,109 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $37,268 | +$2,459 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $64,131 | +$29,322 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,434 | +$24,625 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $35,963 | +$1,154 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $47,284 | +$12,475 | clears the bar | $14,062 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $49,167 | +$14,358 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $36,469 | +$1,660 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,876 | +$28,067 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.