Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 30.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,171
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,651
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 27.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $124/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $57,318 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $52,883 | $15,995 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $45,584 | $12,411 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $39,153 | $12,461 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $37,568 | $7,961 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $36,312 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $35,215 | $10,550 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $33,993 | $12,241 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $33,993 | $17,739 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Certificate | $30,771 | $9,248 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $30,228 | $10,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Jefferson graduates face a manageable debt burden with median debt of $11,651 against median earnings of $38,171 after ten years. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 31%, well below the concerning 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $124 represent just 3.9% of typical graduate income. The 92.5% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Louisville's healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Many graduates enter nursing, automotive technology, and business fields where community college credentials carry weight with local employers. The combination of low debt, solid earnings potential, and high employment rates in a affordable metropolitan market creates a strong return on investment for most students.