Lawson State Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

1.63% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$4,629

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

2,919

38% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

22.8%

154 Graduates

About

Lawson State Community College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lawson State Community College were General Studies (105 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees), and Registered Nursing (33 degrees).

In 2022, 609 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lawson State Community College. 52.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (416 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lawson State Community College is $3,750, which is $−4,362 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Lawson State Community College is $3,750, which is $4,362 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,629.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Lawson State Community College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at Lawson State Community College is $−4,362 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lawson State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,629

2022 Value

27%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Lawson State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,629. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Lawson State Community College grew by 27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lawson State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,160

Room and Board

$2,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lawson State Community College was of $6,160 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lawson State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

99% of undergraduate students at Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 10% with respect to 2021, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lawson State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Lawson State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,919 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,110 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,809. This means that 38% of students enrolled at Lawson State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lawson State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.3% Black or African American, 10.8% White, 4.28% Hispanic or Latino, 3.46% Two or More Races, 0.24% Asian, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0343% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lawson State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (26.1%) and White Male (9.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lawson State Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,919 students. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,110 and the part-time enrollment is 1,809. This means that 38% of students enrolled at Lawson State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lawson State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lawson State Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Lawson State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lawson State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
2,343 enrolled students
White
316 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
125 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lawson State Community College is 80.3% Black or African American, 10.8% White, 4.28% Hispanic or Latino, 3.46% Two or More Races, 0.24% Asian, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0343% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.343%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 29 more women than men received degrees from Lawson State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lawson State Community College is black or african american (416 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (119 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lawson State Community College is General Studies (105 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees) and Registered Nursing (33 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lawson State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (103 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (30 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (94,021 people), Other managers (68,814 people), Construction managers (45,762 people), Software developers (36,519 people), and Education administrators (27,240 people).

The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College in 2022 are Engineering Technologies (103 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (103 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (190,258 people), Construction (114,154 people), Computer Systems Design (62,710 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (57,242 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (49,739 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lawson State Community College.

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
105 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Lawson State Community College was General Studies with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lawson State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

290

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College, which is 0.909 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lawson State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in Automotive Engineering Technology, which is 6.5 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in General Studies, which is 2.75 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 14% of students graduating from Lawson State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (73.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Lawson State Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (73.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
416 degrees awarded
White
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lawson State Community College is black or african american (416 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (119 degrees).

1.64% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
256 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
160 degrees awarded
White Male
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lawson State Community College is black or african american female (256 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (160 degrees).

Operations

Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $599k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.7k (15.1%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Lawson State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 41.9M. Lawson State Community College employs 76 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lawson State Community College are Female No academic rank (39), and Male No academic rank (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawson State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 51 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$599k

2022 Endowment

2.15%

growth from 2021

Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at about $599k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Lawson State Community College grew 2.15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.61M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lawson State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15M

2022 Salaries

3.52%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Lawson State Community College paid a median of $15M in salaries, which represents 35.8% of their overall expenditure ($41.9M) and a 3.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.04% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Lawson State Community College paid a total of $4.95M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lawson State Community College was No academic rank with 76 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawson State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lawson State Community College was Female No academic rank with 39 employees, and Male No academic rank with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lawson State Community College.

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