Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, Alabama · Public · 1,097 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 16 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,054 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,420 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,570 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,263 |
| $110k and up | $3,445 |
| All families (average) | $2,792 |
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 | $37,675 | +$5,471 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,328 | +$7,124 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,148 | +$40,944 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,977 | -$8,227 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $71,895 | +$39,691 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,555 | +$20,351 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $20,252 | -$11,952 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 41% 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.