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How long will a JCC education take?

JCC has programs ranging from a few months to two years, all focused on your career goals.

Less than one year

Microcredentials build industry-specific skills. Many can be taken for credit and stack directly into related degrees.

Workforce Development courses feature training in fields like advanced manufacturing, EMT certification, and HVAC.

One year

Certificates provide nationally accredited skill development and job-specific training. They can stack directly into related degrees.

Two years

Earn a nationally accredited degree:

• JCC Associate in Arts (A.A.) degrees and Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. More than 90% of our courses transfer to hundreds of colleges and universities.
• JCC Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees prepare you to enter the workforce, focusing on a specific career.

How much does a JCC education cost?

• Over half of our students graduate debt-free. JCC offers over $1,000,000 in annual scholarships, with some covering 100% of New York State tuition.
• Financial Aid & Billing will help you take your individual circumstances into account, which will ultimately determine the aid you are able to receive at JCC.

How can you transfer your credit & experiences to JCC?

When you come to Jamestown Community College, you may have life experiences or previous college credit that can count toward your JCC program.

• To consider your life experiences like work duties, training, seminars, and professional practice, learn about our Credit for Prior Learning opportunities.
• To consider your previous college credit, your official transcript will need to be evaluated by JCC’s Registrar’s Office.

How can you get started?

• If you're interested in earning a degree or certificate, learn about JCC’s application process and apply to JCC. After you're accepted, we'll help you register for courses.
• If you're interested in taking a course without pursuing a degree or certificate, you can register without applying to JCC.
• If you're a current JCC student and ready to register for courses, contact your advisor or the Success Center.