Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Shelton State Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,148 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,014 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 25.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,557 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Operations, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,014
Graduation Rate
25.7%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$14,557
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.41x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,148
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,127
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,997
Pell Grant Rate
43.0%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,091
Income $30K–$48K
$14,492
Income $48K–$75K
$16,073
Income $110K+
$16,269
Student Demographics
Women
59.0%
White
50.7%
Black
37.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (33)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,442 | 194 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,661 | 90 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $74,695 | 53 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 38 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 30 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 29 |
| Business Operations | $31,569 | 27 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $55,975 | 18 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 16 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Business | $40,943 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations | Not reported | 104 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 85 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 81 |
| Machinist | $57,855 | 77 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 52 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 52 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 43 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 42 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 33 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 30 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Alabama
- Highest Earning Associate's Business 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 Precision Production Programs
- 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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