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Jefferson Community College

Watertown, NY · City · 1,499 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Jefferson Community College (JCC), part of the SUNY system in Watertown, New York, is best known for its accessible degree pathways, robust workforce development, and strong partnership with the nearby Fort Drum military base. Academically, the college excels in career-focused and transfer-oriented programs, with particular strengths in Nursing and Allied Health, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, and Liberal Arts. Campus culture is welcoming and military-friendly, fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that accommodates traditional high school graduates, adult learners, and service members alike. Distinctively, JCC is one of the few community colleges in the region to offer on-campus residence halls, providing students with a classic residential college experience at an affordable two-year price point.

Location
Watertown, NY, 13601-1897 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SYR · Syracuse
62 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,286
Out-of-state COA
$24,722
Avg net price
$11,923
Room & board
$14,308
In-state tuition
$6,264
Out-of-state tuition
$11,700
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,754
$30–48k
$9,100
$48–75k
$13,669
$75–110k
$15,928
$110k+
$18,472
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,576
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,991
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,950$11,198
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,500
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$28,941
Independent students
44%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
11%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$8M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
33%
Avg faculty salary
$6,904/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,705
Federal loan rate
22%

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