The city of Jefferson not only acts as home to more than 43,000 residents, but also acts as the capital city of the state of Missouri. Named after the third American president Thomas Jefferson, the city also within its borders, hosts a number of public universities and institutions.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.