Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama · Public · 5,470 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 20 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,836 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,091 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,884 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,322 |
| $110k and up | $12,274 |
| All families (average) | $9,086 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,829 | +$11,625 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,975 | +$42,771 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $50,716 | +$18,512 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's Degree | $38,981 | +$6,777 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,770 | +$12,566 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate's Degree | $49,566 | +$17,362 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $25,648 | -$6,556 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $54,512 | +$22,308 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 26% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.