Lawson State Community College

www.lawsonstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,690

7.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,342

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,094

39.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.7%

167 Graduates

About

Lawson State Community College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lawson State Community College were General Studies (132 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (85 degrees), and Registered Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2021, 622 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lawson State Community College. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (459 degrees), 4.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lawson State Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lawson State Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,342.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lawson State Community College was $3,690. The cost of tuition at Lawson State Community College is $−4,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,342

2021 Value

19.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lawson State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,342. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lawson State Community College grew by 19.1%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90% of undergraduate students at Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2020, when 88% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lawson State Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lawson State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,094 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,214 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,880. This means that 39.2% 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 79.8% Black or African American, 12.2% White, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, 2.97% Two or More Races, 0.194% Asian, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lawson State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.1%) and White Male (9.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lawson State Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,094 students. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,214 and the part-time enrollment is 1,880. This means that 39.2% of students enrolled at Lawson State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

62%

2021 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Lawson State Community College had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

Black or African American
2,468 enrolled students
White
378 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
114 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lawson State Community College is 79.8% Black or African American, 12.2% White, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, 2.97% Two or More Races, 0.194% Asian, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 20 students (0.646%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 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 (459 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (107 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lawson State Community College is General Studies (132 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (85 degrees) and Registered Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (47 degrees), and Construction (14 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 (97,801 people), Other managers (69,421 people), Construction managers (42,659 people), Software developers (35,069 people), and Education administrators (26,286 people).

The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (47 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (217 degrees), and Human Sciences (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (47 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (217 degrees), and Human Sciences (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (186,376 people), Construction (108,869 people), Computer Systems Design (61,463 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (55,004 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,481 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 (2021)

General Studies
132 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
85 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Lawson State Community College was General Studies with 132 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

291

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

331

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College, which is 0.879 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (331).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in General Studies, which is 0.467 times less than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in General Studies, which is 2.14 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% 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, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lawson State Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
459 degrees awarded
White
107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lawson State Community College is black or african american (459 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (107 degrees).

0.965% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
285 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
174 degrees awarded
White Male
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lawson State Community College is black or african american female (285 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (174 degrees).

Operations

Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $586k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 191k (32.5%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Lawson State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 48.7M. Lawson State Community College employs 76 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lawson State Community College are Male No academic rank (38), and Female No academic rank (38).

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

$586k

2021 Endowment

0.0304%

growth from 2020

Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at about $586k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lawson State Community College grew 0.0304% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.71M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.2M - Federal
$1.34M - State
$78.9k - Local

As of 2021, Lawson State Community College received $11.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.34M from state grants and contracts, and $78.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$14.5M

2021 Salaries

12.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Lawson State Community College paid a median of $14.5M in salaries, which represents 29.8% of their overall expenditure ($48.7M) and a 12.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lawson State Community College paid a total of $4.69M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) 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 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lawson State Community College was No academic rank with 76 employees.

In 2021, 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 (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lawson State Community College was Male No academic rank with 38 employees, and Female No academic rank with 38 employees.

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