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Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · public · mainly awards certificates · 3,148 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$14,557
cheaper than 19% of comparable schools
Completion rate
22%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yr)
$35,014
$2,405.3 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Shelton State Community College is a public institution in Tuscaloosa, AL, offering certificates and associate degrees mainly in fields like computer sciences, cosmetology, culinary arts, and environmental control technologies. With a student body of 3,148, the school serves a significant portion of Pell Grant recipients at 43.1%. The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $14,557.

What to know

The typical completion rate is 22%, so prospective students should scrutinize their own likelihood of finishing before investing time and money. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the official data. Ten years after entry, median earnings are $35,014, though specific program earnings vary, such as $17,060 for cosmetology two years post-completion.

Net price is 137% 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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43.1% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Alabama.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$17,060
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$21,508
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production 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
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$26,534
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$55,964
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$46,321
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$38,289
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$53,358
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$37,699
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$17,717
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$24,267

Get paid while you train instead

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost on average after financial aid?
The average annual net price after aid is reported at $14,557.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
43.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Computer and Information Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Culinary Arts and Related Services, and Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
What are the median earnings for graduates in Cosmetology?
Median earnings two years after completion for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services are reported at $17,060.
How many students typically finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported at 22%.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 102067. 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.