Founded in 1965, Jefferson State Community College serves over 11,000 students. It offers 120 university transfer programs, 20 career programs, several certificate programs and workforce training. For students' convenience, courses are offered during the day, in the evening, on weekends and online.
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
http://www.jeffersonstate.edu
(205)-853-1200
Lawson State Community College is a public two-year institution whose mission is to make quality, affordable education accessible to the people in its service area. It offers a variety of majors in academic, professional-technical and community programs. Lawson prepares students for their first employment experiences, career advancement, future transfer to senior colleges, and provides customized training programs for businesses.
Lawson State Community College: Birmingham Campus
3060 Wilson Road Southwest
Birmingham, AL 35221
http://www.ls.cc.al.us
(205) 925-2515
University of Phoenix's Birmingham campus provides a flexible way to earn an Associate's degree using the school's Online Campus. They offer online two-year degrees in: Arts & Sciences, Business & Management, Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, Nursing & Health Care, Psychology and Technology. Classes are taught by faculty with both hands-on and academic experience, so that students can apply what they learn in a workplace setting.
University of Phoenix
100 Corporate Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
http://www.phoenix.edu/
(205) 747-1001
Herzing University in Birmingham was founded in 1965. Their 40,000-square-foot facility, complete with modern computer labs, lecture rooms and library, is located near downtown Birmingham. Herzing was one of the first colleges in the area whose goal it was to prepare students for careers in the computer industry, then help them find careers in their field of study. The school also has an online division called Herzing University Online.
Herzing University
280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
http://www.herzing.edu
(205) 916-2800
Virginia College in Birmingham prides itself on small class sizes and flexible schedules. The school offers a variety of programs including diploma programs and associate degrees. Areas of study are office or business management, computer technologies, health and medical, criminal justice and interior design. Virginia College provides financial planning for students who qualify and career placement services before and after graduation.
Virginia College
488 Palisades Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35209
http://www.vc.edu
(205) 802-1200