Jefferson State Community College
Jefferson State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Birmingham, AL. Jefferson State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Jefferson State Community College is $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,850 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.99% from last year at JSCC.
- Total 8,431 students have enrolled in JSCC and, of that, 3,008 students enrolled online exclusively.
- JSCC offers 42 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of JSCC is 23% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 37.6%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Jefferson State Community College is $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,850 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.99% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,860 | $8,790 |
| 2021 | $5,850 | $9,840 |
| 2022 | $4,920 | $8,610 |
| 2023 | $5,220 | $8,910 |
| 2024 | $5,040 | $8,850 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Jefferson State Community College offers 41 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 7 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Jefferson State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 19 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 41 | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 36 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 31 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 25 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 24 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 22 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 427 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 337 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 157 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 33 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 |
Student Population
Total 8,431 students have enrolled to Jefferson State Community College. By gender, there are 3,090 male and 5,341 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.58 to 1.
Jefferson State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,008 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 | 6 | 16 |
| Asian | 196 | 79 | 117 |
| Black or African American | 1,893 | 581 | 1,312 |
| Hispanic | 643 | 230 | 413 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 5,254 | 2,022 | 3,232 |
| Two or More Races | 261 | 108 | 153 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| Total | 8,431 | 3,090 | 5,341 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Jefferson State Community College is 23% and the transfer-out rate is 37%. The average financial aid amount is $3,209 and 69% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,209 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 131 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 339 |