Lawson State Community College

Lawson State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 4,531 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of vocational and technical certificate programs. Automotive programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. Manufacturing programs include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician and Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Additional offerings include Welding Technology/Welder, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Building/Construction Finishing Management and Inspection, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.

Located in Birmingham, Lawson State Community College serves a diverse urban student population with workforce-oriented programs spanning automotive, industrial, culinary, and media trades. The college plays a significant role in technical workforce development across the greater Birmingham metropolitan area.