Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Bishop State Community College, based in Mobile, Alabama, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,437 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $29,916 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 30.9%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,397 per year. The most popular programs include Ground Transportation, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Registered Nursing, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,916
Graduation Rate
30.9%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$5,397
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.54x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,437
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,210
Pell Grant Rate
39.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,157
Income $30K–$48K
$5,788
Income $48K–$75K
$5,621
Income $110K+
$10,865
Student Demographics
Women
60.6%
White
20.0%
Black
68.2%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (25)
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $34,784 | 138 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,576 | 66 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $53,809 | 20 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $44,791 | 17 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 11 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | $38,835 | 297 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 91 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 38 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 31 |
| Machinist | $33,677 | 22 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Colleges in Alabama
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Alabama
- Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama
- Best ROI Colleges in Alabama
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