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Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama · public · mainly awards certificates · 4,798 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$13,644
cheaper than 22% of comparable schools
Completion rate
24.1%
Median debt at completion
$11,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,894
earns ~$2,557.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Coastal Alabama Community College is a public school in Bay Minette, AL, offering certificates and associate degrees across various trades and allied health fields. With 4,798 students, it serves a local community with a median annual net price of $13,644 after financial aid.

What to know

The typical completion rate reported for the school is 24.1%, which includes transfer students and should be viewed as a plain statistic rather than an indicator of failure. Median student debt at completion is $11,000, a figure that graduates should compare against their typical earnings rather than annual costs. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,894.

Net price is 122% above the Alabama median ($6,142) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$31,839
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$28,598
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$52,334
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$41,193
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$37,424
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$29,685
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degree$22,578
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,545
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$18,771
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$18,429
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Woodworkingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies as both associate degrees and undergraduate certificates. Other options include Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistants as undergraduate certificates, plus undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Plumbing, Precision Metal Working, and Vehicle Maintenance. There are also associate degrees in Cosmetology and Vehicle Maintenance. The school offers 33 more programs beyond these specific trades.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn?
Graduates with an associate degree in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions typically have median earnings of $31,839 two years after completion. Graduates with an undergraduate certificate in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants typically have median earnings of $28,598 two years after completion.
How many students finish the program?
The overall completion rate reported for Coastal Alabama Community College is 24.1%. This rate counts students who complete the degree or certificate and those who transfer out of the institution.
What is the school size and enrollment like?
There are 4,798 students enrolled at this public school in Bay Minette, AL.
Is the school public or private?
Coastal Alabama Community College is a public school.

Other options in Alabama

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central Alabama Community CollegeAlexander City$15,99627.6%$33,506
Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden$3,51531.2%$32,937
George C Wallace Community College-DothanDothan$1,17036.5%$31,399
George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleHanceville$13,17044.4%$39,842
George C Wallace State Community College-SelmaSelma$9,27230.4%$31,598
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical CollegeHuntsville$6,00520.7%$28,281
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 101161. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.