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The campus of Lawson State Community College is in Birmingham, Alabama, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lawson State Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and construction trades.
Its open admissions system makes Lawson State Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Lawson State Community College had 3,371 students enrolled (2,288 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221-1717
General Phone: (205) 925-2515
Admissions Phone: (205) 929-6309
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 929-6391
http://www.lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 85 | barber, cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 52 | electrician, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Business And Management | 52 | business, business management, accounting technology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 35 | foodservice management, child care management, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 21 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Production Trades | 8 | cabinetmaking |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lawson State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 214 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 127 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 85 | 11 |
Lawson State Community College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Lawson State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,371 students (2,288 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 97% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 97% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 929-6309
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,430 |
Financial Aid:
Lawson State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 105900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 929-6391
Lawson State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
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 | 24 | $46,826 | 30 | $44,491 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $46,826 | 30 | $44,491 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| Basketball | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| Track | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lawson State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | 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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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