by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Lawson State Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Lawson State Community College was awarded 37 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked LSCC - Birmingham Campus as #2,502 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
LSCC - Birmingham Campus also holds the #40 spot on the Best Colleges in Alabama ranking.
At Lawson State Community College, the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Lawson State Community College is 48%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Lawson State Community College this rate is 61%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at LSCC - Birmingham Campus is 26%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Lawson State Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 2,720 undergraduates at LSCC - Birmingham Campus.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Lawson State Community College.
The typical net cost at LSCC - Birmingham Campus is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for LSCC - Birmingham Campus
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,418 | $6,379 | $7,114 | $11,135 | $6,338 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of LSCC - Birmingham Campus, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Lawson State Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $31,701 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 36% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Lawson State Community College make the most money.
Lawson State Community College is an public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Lawson State Community College.
Get in touch with Lawson State Community College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL 35221-1717 |
| Phone: | 2059252515 |
| Website: | www.lawsonstate.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from Lawson State Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 574 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 156 | $23,818 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 42 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering | 39 | $38,437 |
| Nursing | 36 | $59,340 |
| Cosmetology | 35 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 30 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 25 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 23 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | $42,615 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
1,872 students took at least one online class at Lawson State Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Lawson State Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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