Jefferson State Community College

Jefferson State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 12,436 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 23% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide array of technical and allied health certificate programs. These include Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Construction Engineering Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Respiratory Care Therapy, Registered Nursing, and Radiologic Technology/Science. Programs are available at both the less-than-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Jefferson State Community College serves a large regional student population with career-focused training in health sciences and technical trades. Its urban setting provides access to healthcare systems and construction industries throughout the Birmingham metro area.