Top Birmingham Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 15,348 students.
- Birmingham community colleges have a diversity score of 0.35, which is lower than the national average of 0.65 (view national diversity statistics).
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 29:1.
Top Birmingham, AL Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- 280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-916-2800 425 students - Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 499 students - 2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)853-1200 8,516 students - 3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)925-2515 3,090 students - 488 Palisades Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)802-1200 2,818 students
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The Online Education Initiative will greatly expand course offerings for community college students, while making the transfer process between institutions much more smooth. The Initiative has its critics, however, who decry the loss of local control over education.
A recent study reveals that job applicants with a credential or associate’s degree from a community college have slightly better chances of getting a job interview than students who attend a for-profit college or university. Since community colleges are much more budget friendly than for-profit institutions and have much better job placement results, community colleges are a much better option for employment-minded students.
After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.
