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Jefferson College

Hillsboro, Missouri · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,552 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$7,378
cheaper than 59% of comparable schools
Completion rate
32.3%
Median debt at completion
$9,285
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,782
earns ~$5,527.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Jefferson College is a public school in Hillsboro, MO that mainly awards associate degrees. With about 2,552 students, it serves adults seeking training in healthcare, HVAC, and skilled trades. The school offers over 30 programs, including certificates and degrees.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $7,378. The completion rate is reported at 32.3%, which means many students leave before finishing, so you should plan for the possibility of not graduating. At graduation, median student debt is $9,285, which is less than the median earnings of $40,782 reported 10 years after entry.

Net price is 39% below the Missouri median ($12,045) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 6% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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29.9% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Missouri.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$41,007
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$37,054
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degree$35,060
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$29,685
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 25 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$52,492
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$44,021
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$36,134
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$26,739
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$24,035
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degree$21,703
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Production, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Jefferson College offer and at what levels?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Medical Assisting, HVAC, and Precision Metal Working. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, HVAC, and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 29 other programs.
How much do graduates in specific programs typically earn?
Allied Health graduates earn a median of $41,007 two years after completion. Medical Assisting graduates earn $37,054. HVAC technicians earn $35,060. Precision Metal Working graduates earn $29,685.
What is the completion rate and how should I interpret it?
The completion rate is reported at 32.3%. This figure counts completers but may undercount students who transfer out to four-year schools, so do not view it as a failure rate but as a statistic to weigh against cost.
How many students are enrolled and is it a public school?
There are 2,552 students enrolled. Jefferson College is a public school located in Hillsboro, MO.
What share of students receive Pell Grants?
Data shows that 29.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Missouri

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau$17,59876.6%$44,369
Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe$11,83188.9%$40,665
Crowder CollegeNeosho$9,02339%$35,987
East Central CollegeUnion$13,12833.3%$36,916
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield$6,93628.6%$36,455
State Technical College of MissouriLinn$15,19073.7%$55,901
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 177676. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.