HILLSBORO—Intelligent.com, a resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Jefferson College in its list of the Best Community Colleges in Missouri in 2023.
The research identifies top schools in the state based on tuition costs, the number of credits required to graduate, and the online coursework delivery format.
Jefferson College was awarded Best Career Training on the final list. Intelligent.com implemented a unique methodology that ranks each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 across six categories.
The scoring system compares each school to tuition costs, admission, retention and graduation rates, faculty, reputation, and the student resources provided for online students. To view the ranking methodology, visit https://www.intelligent.com/subject-ranking-methodology/
Studies show that obtaining a degree increases income substantially, with graduates earning 84 percent more than those with only high school diplomas or those without a completed GED.
The percentage difference in earnings continues to grow with higher learning degrees such as master’s, doctoral or professional degrees, with the unemployment rate decreasing to as much as 1.6 percent for those with a doctorate.
To access the complete ranking, visit https://www.intelligent.com/best-community…/missouri/…