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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dothan, Alabama · public · mainly awards certificates · 3,017 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$1,170
cheaper than 98% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.5%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$31,399
earns ~$26,836.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is a public institution in Dothan, AL, serving roughly 3,017 students mainly with certificates. The school offers training in trades and allied health fields with an average annual net price after aid of $1,170. Programs range from medical assisting to electrical installation and vehicle repair.

What to know

About 47.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid need. The overall completion rate is reported at 36.5%, a figure that typically undercounts transfers from community colleges. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,399, which graduates must compare against their individual debt to assess long-term value.

Net price is 81% below the Alabama median ($6,142) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 18% 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 and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$36,221
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$33,281
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$32,467
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$28,381
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$11,851
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 21 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$47,762
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$25,774
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$22,192
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$16,730
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$14,759
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Woodworkingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost after aid?
The average annual net price after aid is $1,170.
What programs are available and what degrees do they offer?
The school offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions as associate degrees. Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Vehicle Maintenance, and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers are available as undergraduate certificates. There are also associate degree options for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
How much do graduates typically earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,399. For specific programs, median earnings 2 years after completion are $36,221 for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, $33,281 for Precision Metal Working, $32,467 for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, $28,381 for Practical Nursing, and $11,851 for Cosmetology.
What is the school's completion rate?
The reported completion rate is 36.5%. Keep in mind this rate for a public community college often undercounts students who transfer out.
How many students are enrolled?
The student body consists of 3,017 students.

Other options in Alabama

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central Alabama Community CollegeAlexander City$15,99627.6%$33,506
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette$13,64424.1%$34,894
Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden$3,51531.2%$32,937
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 101286. 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.