Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, Alabama · Public · 1,203 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr). Another 20 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,042 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,909 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,172 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,426 |
| $110k and up | $18,997 |
| All families (average) | $15,996 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $35,669 | +$3,465 | clears the bar | $9,533 | 2.8 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,411 | +$26,207 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $70,564 | +$38,360 | clears the bar | $12,338 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $69,696 | +$37,492 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.