Business/Commerce at Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Jefferson College graduates in business/commerce earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Jefferson College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 196 | North Arkansas College Harrison, AR | $37,330 | $43,990 | #167 | $30,627 |
| 197 | West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV | $36,682 | $43,397 | #171 | — |
| 198 | Nunez Community College Chalmette, LA | $36,470 | $42,217 | #179 | $32,813 |
| 199 | Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO | $36,469 | $39,102 | #197 | — |
| 200 | Bryan University Springfield, MO | $35,895 | $38,487 | #200 | $28,014 |
| 201 | West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown Morgantown, WV | $35,522 | $42,025 | #181 | $25,241 |
| 202 | Texarkana College Texarkana, TX | $33,660 | $34,222 | #203 | $27,674 |
Other Majors at Jefferson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,918 | $67,439 | #394 of 962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,131 | — | #11 of 426 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,434 | $46,769 | #410 of 560 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $49,167 | — | #73 of 87 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $47,284 | $37,137 | #205 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,983 | $24,813 | #414 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,268 | — | #91 of 160 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $35,963 | — | #110 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jefferson College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,469 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jefferson College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Jefferson College ranks #199 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Jefferson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.