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Lawson State Community College
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Annual Tuition
$4,980
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
24.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$31,701
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Lawson State Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Birmingham, AL. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,980, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 24.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$9,960
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
5.9 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$1,701
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$7,050
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$24,060
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 24%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
6
Burglary
2
Theft
1
Assault
0
Robbery
2
Rape
1
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,980
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
61.4%
Success
24.3%
In-State Cost
$4,980
Age 25+ Students
33.2%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 4
Working at 6yr
1,681 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Birmingham
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$983
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,109
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,245
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Birmingham metropolitan area.