Lawson State Community College

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Open

Enrollment

$3,810

Avg. Tuition

3,153

Total Students

Urban

Birmingham, AL

Founded 1949

75 acres total across Birmingham and Bessemer campuses

About Lawson State Community College

Lawson State Community College is a public, historically black community college with campuses in Birmingham and Bessemer. It provides a wide array of academic, career, and technical education programs designed to prepare students for immediate workforce entry or transfer to four-year institutions.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianCosmetologyMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Certificate

Duration: 12-18 months
Tuition: $6,812

Welding Technology

Short Certificate

Duration: 9-12 months
Tuition: $3,275

Registered Nursing (RN)

Associate in Applied Science

Duration: 24 months
Tuition: $9,432

Automotive Service Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Duration: 24 months
Tuition: $9,956

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
16:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Official transcripts
  • New student orientation
  • Placement testing (ACCUPLACER) if applicable
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,810
Books & Supplies $2,300
Equipment Fees $1,170
Estimated Total $7,280

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship
  • STEM ASSIST Scholarship
  • Career Technical Waiver
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

26%

Graduation Rate

100%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$31,701

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Alabama PowerBlue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamaRegions BankMercedes-Benz U.S. International

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available