At a glance
Average net price
$9,086
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
25.6%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,470
In-state tuition
$5,100
Out-of-state tuition
$8,970
Cost of attendance
$14,814
Median earnings (10y)
$40,719
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
9 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (36%), health (22%), stem (15%).
- STEM15%
- Health22%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts36%
- Social sciences3%
- Trades & services14%
- Liberal arts35.9%~1,962 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions21.8%~1,194 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech11.4%~626 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Personal services10.2%~557 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business9.8%~537 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~211 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~177 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.6%~88 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,313 | $22,917 | $11,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 335 | $53,304 | $16,375 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Undergraduate certificate | 152 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 147 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 132 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 116 | $45,611 | $17,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 110 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 63 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Associate's | 61 | $42,023 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 59 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Undergraduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 53 | $34,680 | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Associate's | 53 | $44,315 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 48 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 42 | $33,664 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 37 | $33,883 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 34 | $30,761 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Jefferson State Community College
Jefferson State Community College is a large institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,470 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Jefferson State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,086 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,100 for in-state students and $8,970 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,814 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 25.6%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,719 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Jefferson State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 9 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (36% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), stem (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Birmingham, Alabama (city), Jefferson State Community College draws students from across Alabama and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson State Community College
Q.How much does Jefferson State Community College cost?
The average net price at Jefferson State Community College is $9,086 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,814.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Jefferson State Community College?
Jefferson State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 25.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Jefferson State Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Jefferson State Community College graduate earns $40,719 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Jefferson State Community College?
Published tuition is $5,100 in-state and $8,970 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Jefferson State Community College located?
Jefferson State Community College is located in Birmingham, Alabama (ZIP 35215).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Jefferson State Community College at their official website.