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Jefferson State Community College is a 2-year public co-educational university situated in Birmingham, Alabama. Jefferson State hosts workforce training and has a Career Center on campus. The college has around 8,000 students. The campus locations include:
Jeff State offers certificate programs, career programs and university transfer programs through the Internet, or during the weekends and evenings. The university is popular for its Biological Science and Health programs.
Men’s scholarship baseball, men’s and women’s intramural basketball, intramural soccer, intramural volleyball and women’s scholarship softball can be found at Jefferson State.
Jefferson State Community College is located in Birmingham, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Jefferson State Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration.
Jefferson State Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Jefferson State Community College had 7,944 enrolled students in 2007.
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215-3098
General Phone: (205) 853-1200
http://www.jeffstateonline.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 172 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 149 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 72 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 71 | business, accounting technology, banking |
| Medical Support And Technology | 47 | medical lab tech, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | engineering technology, construction engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 47 | child care management |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 40 | funeral and mortuary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | physical therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 17 | hospitality management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Media | 12 | radio and TV tech |
| Construction Trades | 10 | home furnishings |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson State Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 595 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 121 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 4 |
In 2007, Jefferson State Community College had a total enrollment of 7,944 students (4,786 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Birmingham, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,372 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102200)
Jefferson State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $71,819 | 9 | $61,576 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $71,819 | 9 | $61,576 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 41 | $54,205 | 94 | $49,881 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $54,205 | 94 | $49,881 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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