Jefferson State Community College
Jefferson State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Birmingham, AL. Jefferson State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Jefferson State Community College is $5,100 for Alabama residents and $8,970 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.36% from last year at JSCC.
- Total 9,240 students have enrolled in JSCC and, of that, 3,199 students enrolled online exclusively.
- JSCC offers 42 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of JSCC is 26% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Jefferson State Community College is $5,100 for Alabama residents and $8,970 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.36% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,850 | $9,840 |
| 2022 | $4,920 | $8,610 |
| 2023 | $5,220 | $8,910 |
| 2024 | $5,040 | $8,850 |
| 2025 | $5,100 | $8,970 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Jefferson State Community College offers 42 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Jefferson State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 42 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 43 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 32 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 24 |
| Engineering Technology | 22 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 340 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 209 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 178 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 25 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 22 |
Student Population
Total 9,240 students have enrolled to Jefferson State Community College. By gender, there are 3,387 male and 5,853 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.58 to 1.
Jefferson State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,199 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Asian | 204 | 76 | 128 |
| Black or African American | 1,989 | 570 | 1,419 |
| Hispanic | 810 | 296 | 514 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 5,713 | 2,262 | 3,451 |
| Two or More Races | 345 | 120 | 225 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Total | 9,240 | 3,387 | 5,853 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Jefferson State Community College is 26% and the transfer-out rate is 37%. The average financial aid amount is $3,127 and 70% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,127 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 135 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 341 |