Lawson State Community College

Lawson State Community College is a public community college located in Birmingham, AL. It offers 67 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,910 for out-of-state students at Lawson State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,065) of public community colleges in Alabama.
It has 3,453 students that are lower than the average population (2,963 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 746 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $26,600.
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Academic Overview

Lawson State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Birmingham, Alabama.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,910 for other students on average. It offers 67 degree programs through 46 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL
Phone205-925-2515
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,040
Out-of-State$8,910
Student Population »3,453 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate59% (Full-time)
34% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,639
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$26,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,910 for out-of-state students at Lawson State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,065) over public community colleges in Alabama.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lawson State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,040$8,910
Books & Supplies$2,300
On-Campus Living Costs$7,760
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,367
Average Financial Aid$5,639
Cost of Attendance$15,100$18,970
After Financial Aid$9,461$13,331
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$26,600
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lawson State Community College$5,040$8,910
Public Community Colleges in Alabama$5,181$9,065
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lawson State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 46 Certificate, 21 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4621NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information Sciences8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 50 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 112 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,453 students at Lawson State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,046 male students and 2,048 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,0941,2141,880
Male Students1,046455591
Female Students2,0487591,289

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Lawson State Community College, there are 2,919 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,599 students were attending classes through distance learning (604 students are enrolled exclusively and 995 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,919
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses604
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses995
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,320
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