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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Colleges in Alabama
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Alabama
- Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama
- Best ROI Colleges in Alabama
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