Southern Union State Community College

Wadley, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting

Southern Union State Community College is a public institution in Wadley, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,173 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,597 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 31.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.33x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,142 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Machinist.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,597
Graduation Rate
31.8%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$6,142
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.96x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.33x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
4,173
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,910
Pell Grant Rate
34.1%
Federal Loan Rate
22.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,543
Income $30K–$48K
$5,160
Income $48K–$75K
$7,173
Income $110K+
$10,953

Student Demographics

Women
59.5%
White
67.2%
Black
19.8%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
4.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.3%

Accreditations

Programs (32)

Associate (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $35,177 445
Registered Nursing $79,063 108
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 45
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $51,659 41
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 28
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 21
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 11
Business Not reported 9
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 5
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 4
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 4
Business Operations Not reported 3
Practical Nursing $73,863 Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 366
Practical Nursing Not reported 102
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 84
Machinist Not reported 78
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 68
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 39
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 36
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 31
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 23
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 14
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 13
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 8
Business Not reported 8
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 7
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 7
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 6
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 2
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 1

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