Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 40.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,192
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 38.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $46,730 | $13,734 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $46,673 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $45,794 | $11,024 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $42,682 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $32,925 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $24,124 | $9,689 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $38,192 ten years after enrollment, while carrying typical debt of $12,000. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 31%, well below the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $127 consume just 4% of median income, making repayment feasible for most graduates. However, only 38% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. The college serves as a pipeline for local healthcare, manufacturing, and technical jobs in the Tennessee Valley region. With 96% of students staying in-state and an employment rate of 92%, graduates typically find work quickly in Alabama's growing industrial sector. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.