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Bessemer, Alabama is home to Lawson Bessemer. Bessemer is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lawson Bessemer go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, engineering technician, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
More complete details are provided below.
Lawson State Community College - Bessemer Campus
1100 9th Ave SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
General Phone: (205) 428-6391
http://www.lawsonstate.edu
Lawson Bessemer awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 96 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 84 | HVAC tech, automotive tech, drafting |
| Office And Administration | 24 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 17 | dental assistant |
| Media | 13 | printing equipment operation |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 9 | accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | ornamental horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 6 | building inspection and management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Lawson Bessemer in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 136 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 103 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 79 | 15 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 99% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bessemer, 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 | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Lawson Bessemer participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 105901)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 9 |
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 | academic year | 23 | $39,081 | 21 | $39,115 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $39,081 | 21 | $39,115 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lawson Bessemer Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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