Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Gadsden State Community College is a public institution in Gadsden, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 3,548 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,937 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.2%. The average net price after financial aid is $3,515 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Computer & Information Sciences, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,937
Graduation Rate
35.2%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$3,515
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
9.37x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,548
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,272
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,368
Pell Grant Rate
46.3%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,438
Income $30K–$48K
$2,617
Income $48K–$75K
$5,330
Income $110K+
$8,944
Student Demographics
Women
61.8%
White
66.3%
Black
18.6%
Hispanic
8.3%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,432 | 318 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,739 | 78 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $55,801 | 56 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $53,974 | 47 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $18,504 | 31 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 28 |
| Business Operations | $31,533 | 28 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $40,904 | 18 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 16 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 16 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 10 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 258 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $41,872 | 211 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 144 |
| Machinist | $40,528 | 102 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 88 |
| Practical Nursing | $59,444 | 75 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $45,351 | 63 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 59 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 30 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 23 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 16 |
| Masonry | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Alabama
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Alabama
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Alabama
- Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama
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