Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus
Tel:
(205)428-6391
School Highlights
- Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus is one of 6 community colleges within Jefferson County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus is Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (8.0 miles away).
School Overview
| Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.56 |
 | ||
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus is Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (8.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,090 students | 8.00 Mi3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)925-2515 8.003,090 - 425 students | 11.30 Mi280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 11.30425 - Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit551 students | 11.30 Mi280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 11.30551 - 2,818 students | 11.50 Mi488 Palisades Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)802-1200 11.502,818 - 8,516 students | 25.20 Mi2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)853-1200 25.208,516
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