Jefferson Community College
Watertown, New York · Public · 1,499 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,754 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,100 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,669 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,928 |
| $110k and up | $18,472 |
| All families (average) | $11,923 |
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 | $37,798 | +$2,052 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 4.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,572 | +$48,826 | clears the bar | $20,689 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,401 | +$4,655 | clears the bar | $11,847 | 2.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $40,483 | +$4,737 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $43,424 | +$7,678 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $48,113 | +$12,367 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $27,397 | -$8,349 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Associate's Degree | $26,323 | -$9,423 | falls short | $12,855 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 28% 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.