Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public · 3,148 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,091 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,492 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,073 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,545 |
| $110k and up | $16,269 |
| All families (average) | $14,557 |
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 | $39,442 | +$7,238 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,661 | +$43,457 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,695 | +$42,491 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,855 | +$25,651 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $31,569 | -$635 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $55,975 | +$23,771 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $40,943 | +$8,739 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.