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

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

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