Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1961Small citySEVP certified

About

Jefferson Community College (SUNY Jefferson) is a public community college in Watertown, New York. Established on November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area's first institution of higher education and remains the only college with a campus in a 50 miles (80 km) radius. It was initially accredited in 1969, and until 2025 was the only college in the State University of New York (SUNY) System with a zoo technology degree program.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$12,156
Estimated total for international students: US$21,042
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$6,504
Total cost for in-state students: US$15,390

Net price calculatorsunyjefferson.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,499
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 21 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 34%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$44,092

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (38)

Associate's degrees26 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEngineering, GeneralFire ProtectionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Undergraduate certificates12 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer ProgrammingCriminal Justice and CorrectionsFire ProtectionHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching Assistants/Aides

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.