Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Jefferson College · Hillsboro, MO

CIP 52.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,469Median earnings 4 years after

$44,884Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Jefferson College earn a median of $33,827. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450).

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Missouri schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Columbia College Columbia	$41,791	$23,258
Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton	$34,419	—
Bryan University Springfield	$28,014	$23,449

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Other programs at Jefferson College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$67,439
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$61,641
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$46,769
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$37,137
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$24,813
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$35,963
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate's degree$22,469
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree$37,268
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$47,372
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$79,734

Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Jefferson College make?

The median salary is $33,827 and $44,884 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.