Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL · Public two-year · City: Midsize
3,153undergraduates
$7,257average net price per year
26%finish in 3 years
61%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
37 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (102 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (54 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (4)
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (17 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (23 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (19 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (6)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (12 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (6 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (12 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (36 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (3)
- Barbering/Barber Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Certificate (1-2 years) (17 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (7)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (20 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other Associate (2 awarded)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Real Estate Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (5)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (14 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Construction trades (2)
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate (13 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care and Support Services Management Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Associate (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $4,980
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $8,790
- Housing and food on campus
- $4,760
- Books and supplies
- $2,300
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,000
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $15,040
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $18,850
- Total cost living at home
- $13,087
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,418 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $6,379 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $7,114 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $11,135 |
| Over $110,000 | $6,338 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $7,724
- Got a grant from the college
- 37%
- Average grant from the college
- $3,732
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 60%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 0%
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 14%
- Finished in 3 years
- 26%
- Finished in 4 years
- 24%
- Transferred to another college
- 17%
- Came back for year two
- 61%
| Pell grant students | 25% |
|---|---|
| Neither | 33% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 258 | 23% |
| Men | 193 | 31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Asian | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 331 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 39% |
| White | 81 | 40% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 56% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 743 | 25% | 25% |
| Started here, part-time | 340 | 14% | 20% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 285 | 31% | 35% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 297 | 20% | 36% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,153
- Undergraduates
- 3,153
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,111
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,042
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 97%
- From out of state
- 2%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 33%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 17%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 3%
| Women | 65% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Black | 81% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 10% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL, 35221-1717
- County
- Jefferson County
- Part of
- Alabama Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Historically Black college or university
- Yes
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.