Lawson State Community College

Lawson State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Birmingham, AL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $8,790 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,919 and it offers 45 programs(2 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Lawson State Community College is $8,790 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Lawson State Community College offers the alternative tuition plans including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
99% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,485 (exclude student loans).
Lawson State CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,790
Average Financial Amount$6,485

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Lawson State Community College offers 45 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 622 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Lawson State Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate240147
2 Years Certificate210106
Total450622

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 147 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 106 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 369 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 7 completers-
Barbering/Barber4-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3-
Engineering Technology [+] 22 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician20$24,500
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management4-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Construction Trades [+] 12 completers-
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)1-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber11-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 25 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician8-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician5-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician8-
Precision Production Trades [+] 14 completers-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician7-
Welding Technology/Welder7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 47 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)47-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Business/Commerce2-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1-
Total147
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician0-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 13 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist6-
Barbering/Barber3-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training4-
Engineering Technology [+] 29 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician14-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician12-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 12 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician4-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 4 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 36 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant16-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training20-
Business [+] 10 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)4-
Total106
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 2 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences14-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 13 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training13-
Engineering Technology [+] 27 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician9-
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician17-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 16 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management16-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 217 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies85-
General Studies132-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 8 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)8-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science4-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Social Work0-
Construction Trades [+] 2 completers-
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 10 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 40 completers-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse40-
Business [+] 16 completers-
Business Administration and Management8-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science3-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1-
Total369

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 2,919 students are attending at Lawson State Community College. There are 79 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 93 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 206 (full-time) and 145 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lawson State Community College is 22% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 60% at the school.
Lawson State CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population2,919
Graduation Rate22%
Number of Faculty172
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

Student Population at Lawson State CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 3,094 students enrolled into Lawson State Community College. By gender, 1,046 male and 2,048 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Lawson State Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Lawson State Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0941,0462,048
Full-time1,214455759
Part-tme1,8805911,289
There are 378 White (12.22%), 2,468 Black/African American (79.77%), 114 Hispanic (3.68%), 6 Asian (0.19%), and 242 students with other races attending Lawson State Community College. 11 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Lawson State Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0941,0462,048
American Indian/Native American532
Asian642
Black/African American2,4687131,755
Hispanic1145856
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White378214164
Two More923953
Un-Known20911
Non-resident Alien1165
Lawson State Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
1,518 students (49.06% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 899 students (29.06% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Lawson State Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Lawson State Community College
Number of Students
Total3,094
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,518
Enrolled Some Online Courses899
Not in Online Courses677
By age range, at Lawson State Community College, 1,053 students are aged 20 to 24 (34.03% of total students), 996 students are aged below 20 (32.19%), 95 students are aged above 50 (5.37%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Lawson State Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0941,0462,048
Under 1819963136
Age 18-19797345452
Age 20-21638265373
Age 22-24415125290
Age 25-29390104286
Age 30-3424446198
Age 35-3913030100
Age 40-4918645141
Age 50-64832063
Over 641239

Directory Information

The following list shows the contact and directory information of Lawson State Community College.
3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL
205-925-2515

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