Jefferson State Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Alabama residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,470 students.
About This School
Jefferson State Community College is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama with approximately 5,470 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,086 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Jefferson State Community College is a public community college with multiple campuses in Alabama, including the Jefferson Campus in northeastern Birmingham, Alabama, the Shelby-Hoover Campus in northern Shelby County, the St. Clair-Pell City Campus in Pell City, and the Chilton-Clanton Campus in Clanton. It is the largest college in the Alabama Community College System.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home — at just $4,500 in median debt at graduation, students here avoid the crushing loan burdens common at four-year schools. The $9,024 average net price is genuinely affordable, making this a smart starting point for an associate degree or transfer path. The honest concern is that median earnings of $33,800 a decade out suggest many graduates aren't landing high-paying careers, so be clear-eyed about your transfer or career plan before enrolling.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,470 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215-3098
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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