Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, Alabama · Public · 3,548 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,438 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,617 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,330 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,081 |
| $110k and up | $8,944 |
| All families (average) | $3,515 |
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 | $42,432 | +$10,228 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,528 | +$8,324 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $55,801 | +$23,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,739 | +$44,535 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,444 | +$27,240 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $53,974 | +$21,770 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $31,533 | -$671 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,351 | +$13,147 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate's Degree | $18,504 | -$13,700 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,872 | +$9,668 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,904 | +$8,700 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $36,407 | +$4,203 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.