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Jefferson State Community College is located in Birmingham, Alabama (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 media and 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 7,173 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Jefferson State Community College mission statement can be found at the following web address: http://www.jeffstateonline.com/catalog/2006/"
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
Jefferson State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 201 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business And Management | 111 | business, accounting technology, banking |
| Office And Administration | 94 | administrative assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | construction engineering tech, robotics tech, biomedical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 51 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Media | 25 | radio and TV tech |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 24 | funeral and mortuary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | physical therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | agricultural management |
| Construction Trades | 3 | home furnishings |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 574 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 187 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 1 |
In 2005, Jefferson State Community College had a total enrollment of 7,173 students (4,487 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| 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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,448 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,152 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,136 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $66,701 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $66,701 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $47,948 | 71 | $42,861 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $47,948 | 71 | $42,861 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 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
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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