Is Jefferson State Community College worth it?

Birmingham, AL · Public · 2-year

Jefferson State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama (midsize city). It awarded 1,425 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, liberal arts and sciences and registered nursing.

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Federal context for Jefferson State Community College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$51,892

Median earnings 4 years after

$55,877

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,719

Average net price

$9,086

Completion rate

26%

Completions (2024)

1,425

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

5,470

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$63,811$74,975223
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$28,176$43,82996
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$51,826$50,71642
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$37,085$44,77028
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceAssociate$49,566N/A24
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate$38,981N/A17
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$47,796$54,51216
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate$25,648N/A16
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesAssociate326
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate185
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate151
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr67
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr59
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs46
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, GeneralAssociate40
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs39
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr39
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate33

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Sources: federal figures for Jefferson State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.

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