Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Lawson State Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,900 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,701 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 26.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,275 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Registered Nursing, Machinist, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,701
Graduation Rate
26.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,275
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.53x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,900
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,910
Pell Grant Rate
59.9%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,102
Income $30K–$48K
$5,464
Income $48K–$75K
$8,151

Student Demographics

Women
56.8%
White
11.2%
Black
78.9%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
3.5%

Accreditations

Programs (42)

Associate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $40,467 162
Registered Nursing $73,910 36
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians $62,162 19
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $29,307 18
Business Administration & Management Not reported 17
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 14
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 11
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 6
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 5
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 5
Dental Support Services Not reported 5
Business Operations Not reported 5
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 4
Building Construction Not reported 4
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Accounting Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (21)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians $53,044 45
Machinist $45,380 29
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $45,656 23
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Not reported 21
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 20
Practical Nursing $74,030 20
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 16
Business Operations Not reported 13
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 12
Dental Support Services $29,314 12
Plumbing Not reported 11
Accounting Not reported 11
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 10
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 10
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 9
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 5
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 4
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 4
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Building Construction Not reported 4
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 3
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Audiovisual Communications Associate 2
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate 1
Social Work Associate 1
Hospitality Management Associate 1

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