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School Notes Overview:
Jefferson State Community College, one of Alabama’s leading two-year colleges, has provided excellence in education and workforce training for the greater Birmingham area for almost 40 years. Founded in 1965, Jefferson State offers more than 120 university transfer programs, 20 career programs with multiple options, and numerous certificate programs. Jefferson State also offers a comprehensive approach to workforce training through a variety of credit and non-credit programs.
School Overview:
Jefferson State Community College
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Community College Avg.
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| County | Jefferson County, AL | - |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
255 staff | 63 staff |
| Student / Staff Ratio | 1:39 | 1:21 |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 9,961 students | 1,416 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,107 students | 1,262 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,854 students | 1,505 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| % Black | 20% | 15% |
| % White | 74% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$3,630 | $4,630 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$6,330 | $8,679 |
School Notes:
- The Jefferson campus is located in the northeast section of Birmingham, approximately 10 miles north of I-20/I-59, just off Highway 79 and Carson Road and one mile west of Center Point. The beautiful, wooded 200 acre campus is located in a suburban area. The college is built on one of the highest elevations in Jefferson County. Almost a million people live in the area served by the college. Jefferson State offers a comprehensive approach to customized workforce training through an ACT Center, Training for Business and Industry, GED programs, adult education, remedial education, workforce readiness training, and programs to assist dislocated workers, displaced homemakers and other special populations. Jefferson State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree. Individual academic programs are nationally accredited by 10 different professional evaluating organizations.
- Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association
- Profile last updated: 12/16/2011.
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Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Jefferson State Community College - Birmingham, AL (indeed)
posted on March 23, 2012 at 12:08:00 pm
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding. Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System... From CommunityCollegeJobs.com - 23 Mar 2012 17:07:45 GMT - View all Birmingham jobs -
Dean of Instruction - Jefferson State Community College - Birmingham, AL (indeed)
posted on March 23, 2012 at 12:08:00 pm
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding. Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System... From CommunityCollegeJobs.com - 23 Mar 2012 17:07:53 GMT - View all Birmingham jobs -
Coordinator of Instructional Site - Jefferson State Community College - Birmingham, AL (indeed)
posted on March 23, 2012 at 12:08:00 pm
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding. Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System... From CommunityCollegeJobs.com - 23 Mar 2012 17:07:53 GMT - View all Birmingham jobs -
Jefferson State Community College - Company Confidential - Birmingham, AL (indeed)
posted on March 19, 2012 at 04:10:00 am
Jefferson State Community College has the following positions available: Chief Information Officer Dean of Instruction Assistant Director of Financial Aid... From al.com - 19 Mar 2012 09:09:31 GMT - View all Birmingham jobs
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