Jefferson Community College was originally founded as the Jefferson County Technical Institute in 1966. Classes began in the September of 1968. The institute was renamed the Jefferson Technical College in 1977, and it finally became the Jefferson Community College in 1995. The campus of this college is located in Steubenville, Ohio.
Jefferson Community College offers a large number of degree programs in the fields of business technology, engineering technology, health technologies and humanities, and social sciences. Students can also opt for transfer programs to a four-year degree college.
Jefferson Community College sponsors various sports, including basketball, soccer, golf, softball and volleyball. Students also participate in several on-campus clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, the Association of Information Technology Professionals, the Society of African American Culture, the Students Against Driving Drunk and the Fine Arts Club.
Jefferson Community College is in a small city, in Steubenville, OH. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Jefferson Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Jefferson Community College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,744 students (1,271 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson Community College
4000 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952-3598
General Phone: (740) 264-5591
http://www.jcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 109 | medical coding, dental assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Business and Management | 41 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, instrumentation tech |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police, corrections, forensic science |
| Office and Administration | 14 | executive secretary, office data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | information science, computer and info science, computer applications programming |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child development |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Engineering | 1 | systems engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 161 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Jefferson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,744 students (1,271 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 39% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| West Virginia | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Steubenville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 727500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $50,213 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $57,014 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $50,391 | 11 | $47,912 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,598 | 3 | $37,013 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $48,303 | 24 | $49,492 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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