Lawson State Community College, AL
Public2-Year • MediumAssociate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Largely Traditional StudentsHistorically Black College and UniversityOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Lawson State Community College Rankings
Affordability91
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings5
Diversity19
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lawson State Community College
-Bachelor’s
37%Associate’s
63%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing4%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades1%
Engineering Technologies18%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities28%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies16%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Personal and Culinary Services8%
Precision Production3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Lawson State Community College
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Lawson State Community College
$5KIn-State Tuition
$9KOut-of-State Tuition
$14KAverage Total Cost
$7KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $8K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $7K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lawson State Community College
-Receive Federal Loans
-Median Federal Debt
-Repayment Rate
-Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 78% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 5% | 11% | 12% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
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Completion
Completion Rates at Lawson State Community College
51%Retention Rate
27%Transfer Rate
26%Withdrawal Rate
16%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 16% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 17% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 14% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 42% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 7% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lawson State Community College
83%Employment Rate
$20KMedian Salary
$11K25 Pctl Salary
$31K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 83% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 80% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 80% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 80% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $11K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $20K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $31K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $43K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $20K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $23K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $23K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lawson State Community College
2,959Undergraduates
55%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 80% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 15% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 72% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 17% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lawson State Community College, AL
Midfield Institute of Cosmetology
1 miles, NW
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
2 miles, E
Miles College
2 miles, NW
Herzing University-Birmingham
3 miles, E