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Jefferson State Community College is a two-year community college located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a member of the Alabama College System and was established in 1965. Jeff State offers over 120 university transfer programs and 20 career programs, with numerous options and several certificate programs. The college also hosts a career center, workforce training center and a call center training cell.
Jeff State has an active student life with numerous student clubs and organizations on campus. Some of them are the Diamond Dolls Club, HPR Majors Club and Phi Theta Kappa. WJSR radio is the student-run radio station of the college.
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Campus Location2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215-3098
USA
Main Tel: (205) 853-1200
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Jefferson State Community College HighlightsWhere Jefferson State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in funeral and mortuary science, hospitality, and office and administration.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 595 | 23 | | < 1 year certificate | 121 | 14 | | 1-2 year certificate | 29 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Jefferson State Community College was 7,944 in 2007 (4,786 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,060 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,190 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,372 |
Financial Aid: Jefferson State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 101 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 49 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (71 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (22 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) - Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (47 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (47 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (40 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
HOSPITALITY (17 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (172 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (12 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (47 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (149 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (72 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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