T.A. Lawson State Community College

T.A. Lawson State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. As a historically Black community college (HBCU), Lawson State has a long tradition of serving the Birmingham region with accessible, affordable education and workforce training. Specific enrollment, completion, and retention figures are not reported in current IPEDS records for this listing.

The college offers a range of associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs across fields including health sciences, business, information technology, applied technologies, and the arts and sciences. Career and technical programs prepare students for direct workforce entry, while transfer programs support pathways to four-year institutions.

Birmingham, AL, is Alabama's largest city and a regional center for healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Lawson State's location in this metropolitan area connects students to meaningful employment opportunities and a strong network of community partnerships. The college plays an important role in expanding educational access and economic mobility for students in the Birmingham area.