Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,397
60th percentile (40th in NY)
Est. Median Debt
$12,889
Est. from national median (32 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Jefferson Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Jefferson Community College graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 60th percentile of all human development, family studies, associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Jefferson Community College$27,397$29,448$12,889*
Hudson Valley Community College$28,815$29,021$8,216*0.29
Onondaga Community College$28,579*
Erie Community College$25,239*
National Median$25,838$14,614*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy
$6,694$28,815$8,216
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse
$6,042$28,579
Erie Community College
Buffalo
$6,100$25,239

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Jefferson Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.