Student Achievement Metrics
Jefferson Community and Technical College is dedicated to fostering student success and continually increasing the number of students who achieve their academic and career goals.
As part of this commitment, the College identifies key student performance metrics, sets measurable targets, tracks progress, and regularly evaluates outcomes to ensure ongoing improvement. This page provides an overview of the College’s current performance on these critical indicators.
The proportion of successful grades (A, B, C, or P) awarded across all credit-bearing courses
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 75.9%
Target for 2025-26: 78.9%
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 74.3% |
| 2021-22 | 74.0% |
| 2022-23 | 76.0% |
| 2023-24 | 78.3% |
| 2024-25 | 78.9% |
The percentage of first-time students who return in the subsequent fall term or have earned a credential within that year.
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 52.8%
Target for 2025-26: 56.3%
| Fall to Fall Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 53.3% |
| 2021-22 | 50.4% |
| 2022-23 | 53.1% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% |
| 2024-25 | 56.1% |
The percentage of students who, within two academic years of initial enrollment, have earned a credential, transferred, or remain enrolled.
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 59.2%
Target for 2025-26: 62.4%
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 61.2% |
| 2021-22 | 59.4% |
| 2022-23 | 60.1% |
| 2023-24 | 61.5% |
| 2024-25 | TBD |
The annual number of certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees awarded by the College.
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 4,736
Target for 2025-26: 5,027
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 4,956 |
| 2021-22 | 4,096 |
| 2022-23 | 4,318 |
| 2023-24 | 4,834 |
| 2024-25 | 5,024 |
The percentage of first-time, full-time, credential-seeking students who complete a program within 150% of the expected time (e.g., three years for an associate degree), as reported to IPEDS.
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 25.1%
Target for 2025-26: 31%
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 31.3% |
| 2021-22 | 34.6% |
| 2022-23 | 30.7% |
| 2023-24 | 35.5% |
| 2024-25 | 39.2% |
The percentage of Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) graduates who enroll in a four-year institution by the following academic year.
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 61.4%
Target for 2025-26: 64.4%
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 60.7% |
| 2021-22 | 56.6% |
| 2022-23 | 63.1% |
| 2023-24 | 58.6% |
| 2024-25 | TBD |
Percentage of non-returning credential earners who do not enroll in the subsequent year after graduation and enroll at a four-year institution or secure employment in Kentucky, earning a wage at or above the federal poverty level in the following academic year.
Baseline (2020-21 Outcome): 78.5%
Target for 2025-26: 81.8%
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 78.5 |
| 2021-22 | 75.7 |
| 2022-23 | 77.8 |
| 2023-24 | 81.1 |
| 2024-25 | 78.1 |
Count of Credentials awarded in Workforce-specific programs and to Non-Credential-Workforce students.
Baseline (2019-20 Outcome): 48
Target for 2025-26: 165
| Term | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 43 |
| 2021-22 | 160 |
| 2022-23 | 271 |
| 2023-24 | 237 |
| 2024-25 | 306 |
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