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Jefferson Community College

Jefferson Community College, also referred to as JCC, is located in Watertown, New York, United States. It was chartered in the year 1961. JCC is among 30 community colleges that form the State University of New York (SUNY) system. JCC enrolls more than 3,000 students on an annual basis. The students are offered degrees and certificate programs in a variety of areas including accounting, business administration, and nursing. The college also offers distance learning programs for the benefit of the outstation students.

Jefferson Community College supports a range of student clubs and organizations including the Criminal Justice Club, Human Services Club, Paralegal Student Organization, Phi Theta Kappa, and Writer’s Club. Mmale and female students participate in sports such as lacrosse, basketball, and soccer.

Campus Location

1220 Coffeen St
Watertown, NY 13601-1897
USA
Main Tel: (315) 786-2200
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, engineering, and security and law enforcement.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate48719
1-2 year certificate134

Students

Student enrollment was 3,191 in 2007-2008 (2,182 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,601
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,501
Books and supplies$ 1,150

Financial Aid: Jefferson Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (8 awarded)

  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (80 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (6 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (37 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Community Organization and Advocacy

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

  • Tourism Promotion Operations

LAW (10 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (253 awarded)

  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (23 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (46 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Services Administration

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