Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama · Public · 2,900 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,102 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,464 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,151 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,449 |
| All families (average) | $6,275 |
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 | $40,467 | +$8,263 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,044 | +$20,840 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,910 | +$41,706 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,656 | +$13,452 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $62,162 | +$29,958 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,030 | +$41,826 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,380 | +$13,176 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $29,307 | -$2,897 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,314 | -$2,890 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 27% 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.