Jefferson College

https://www.jeffco.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,250
    45.8% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,082
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,775
    45.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    38.3%
    290 Graduates

    About

    Jefferson College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jefferson College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (346 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (46 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (38 degrees).

    In 2024, 763 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jefferson College. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (657 degrees), 26.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson College is $5,250, which is $−2,910 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson College is $5,250, which is $2,910 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,082.

    In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending Jefferson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,250
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Jefferson College was $5,250. The cost of tuition at Jefferson College is $−2,910 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,082
    2024 Value
    4.77%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Jefferson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,082. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Jefferson College grew by 4.77%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,922
    Room and Board
    $720
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Jefferson College was of $6,922 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.52% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $720. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 21.1% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    8%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    52% of undergraduate students at Jefferson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4% with respect to 2023, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Jefferson College had a total enrollment of 3,775 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson College is 1,701 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,074. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Jefferson College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Jefferson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.8% White, 3.31% Hispanic or Latino, 2.75% Two or More Races, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.11% Asian, 0.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Jefferson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.3%), followed by White Male (39.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.89%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    45.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Jefferson College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,775 students. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson College is 1,701 and the part-time enrollment is 2,074. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Jefferson College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jefferson College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Jefferson College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,315 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      125 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      104 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Jefferson College is 87.8% White, 3.31% Hispanic or Latino, 2.75% Two or More Races, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.11% Asian, 0.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 50 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 111 more women than men received degrees from Jefferson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jefferson College is white (657 degrees awarded). There were 26.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jefferson College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (346 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (46 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (38 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jefferson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (346 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Registered nurses (1,513,640 people), Other managers (177,879 people), Medical & health services managers (176,030 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,463 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (145,305 people).

    The most specialized majors at Jefferson College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (346 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Health (187 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (346 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Health (187 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,661,513 people), Elementary & secondary schools (445,213 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (352,941 people), Outpatient care centers (304,894 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (230,359 people).

    The most specialized majors at Jefferson College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (346 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Health (187 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jefferson College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      33 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      13 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Jefferson College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 33 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    326
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    437
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 326 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson College, which is 0.746 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (437).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.756 times less than the 197 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.32 times more than the 149 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    32%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Jefferson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      657 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      14 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Jefferson College is white (657 degrees awarded). There were 26.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

    5.37% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      542 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      515 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      503 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jefferson College is white female (542 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (515 degrees).

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    Operations

    Jefferson College has an endowment valued at nearly $689k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.46M (212%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Jefferson College had a total salary expenditure of 48.7M. Jefferson College employs 35 Professors, 20 Instructors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at Jefferson College are Male Professor (20), Female Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (12).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

    Endowment

    $689k
    2024 Endowment
    3.19%
    decline from 2023

    Jefferson College has an endowment valued at about $689k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Jefferson College declined 3.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.72M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $20.9M
    2024 Salaries
    11.7%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Jefferson College paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($48.7M) and a 11.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.49% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.98% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.07M
    Instructional Salaries
    85
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Jefferson College paid a total of $6.07M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson College were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

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