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George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Selma, Alabama · public · mainly awards certificates · 855 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$9,272
cheaper than 44% of comparable schools
Completion rate
30.4%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$31,598
earns ~$3,407.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a public institution in Selma, AL, that mainly awards certificates to about 855 students. The school offers training in trades like HVAC and nursing, as well as liberal arts degrees. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $9,272. The overall completion rate is reported at 30.4%, which is a metric to consider alongside the school's public status. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $31,598.

Net price is 51% above 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
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$29,685
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 13 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$56,087
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,052
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$20,140
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
Programs include Precision Metal Working, Cosmetology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Liberal Arts. Credentials range from undergraduate certificates to associate degrees.
How much do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for Registered Nursing graduates are reported at $56,087.
What does the completion rate tell me about finishing my degree?
The overall completion rate is reported at 30.4%. For public community colleges, this figure may undercount students who transfer to other institutions.
Is this school public or private?
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a public school.
What is the typical student debt situation?
Median student debt at completion is not reported in the available federal data.

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 Community College-DothanDothan$1,17036.5%$31,399
George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleHanceville$13,17044.4%$39,842
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 101301. 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.