Lawson State Community College

www.lawsonstate.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,870
    1.57% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,578
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,453
    35.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    26.6%
    112 Graduates

    About

    Lawson State Community College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lawson State Community College were General Studies (102 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (54 degrees), and Registered Nursing (36 degrees).

    In 2024, 574 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lawson State Community College. 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (418 degrees), 5.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (78 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Lawson State Community College is $3,870, which is $−4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lawson State Community College is $3,870, which is $4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,578.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,870
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lawson State Community College was $3,870. The cost of tuition at Lawson State Community College is $−4,290 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,578
    2024 Value
    9.36%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lawson State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,578. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lawson State Community College grew by 9.36%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    82% of undergraduate students at Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 17.2% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Lawson State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,453 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,236 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,217. This means that 35.8% 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 79.5% Black or African American, 9.9% White, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 0.376% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0869% 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 (48.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (27%) and White Male (8.99%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    35.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lawson State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,453 students. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,236 and the part-time enrollment is 2,217. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Lawson State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    59%
    2024 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lawson State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,744 enrolled students
    2. White
      342 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      171 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lawson State Community College is 79.5% Black or African American, 9.9% White, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 0.376% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0869% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 27 students (0.782%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 32 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 (418 degrees awarded). There were 5.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (78 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lawson State Community College is General Studies (102 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (54 degrees) and Registered Nursing (36 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (94 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (17 degrees), and Construction (19 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Construction managers
    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 Construction managers (48,313 people), Other managers (43,059 people), Software developers (38,974 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,348 people), and Chief executives & legislators (15,275 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (94 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (17 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    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 Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (94 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (17 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    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 Construction (108,396 people), Computer Systems Design (52,475 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (22,684 people), Elementary & secondary schools (18,768 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (17,542 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (94 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (17 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      19 degrees awarded
    2. Automotive Engineering Technology
      17 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      17 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lawson State Community College was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    271
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    303
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College, which is 0.894 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (303).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in General Studies, which is 3.25 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    20%
    100% Completion Time
    26%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 20% 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, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      418 degrees awarded
    2. White
      78 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      42 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lawson State Community College is black or african american (418 degrees awarded). There were 5.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (78 degrees).

    1.92% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      311 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      299 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      285 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lawson State Community College is black or african american female (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (299 degrees).

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    Operations

    Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $689k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 545k (79.2%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Lawson State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.8M. Lawson State Community College employs 74 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lawson State Community College are Male No academic rank (37), and Female No academic rank (37).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawson State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

    Endowment

    $689k
    2024 Endowment
    15.3%
    growth from 2023

    Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at about $689k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lawson State Community College grew 15.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.72M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $15.3M
    2024 Salaries
    2.45%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Lawson State Community College paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 35.8% of their overall expenditure ($42.8M) and a 2.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.193% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.52% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.05M
    Instructional Salaries
    74
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lawson State Community College paid a total of $5.05M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawson State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

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