Is Gadsden State Community College worth it?
Gadsden State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Gadsden, Alabama (small city). It awarded 1,520 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies; industrial mechanics and maintenance technology; and heating, ventilation.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,458
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,678
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,937
Average net price
$3,515
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
1,520
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,548
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $61,443 | $76,739 | 188 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $18,926 | $42,432 | 73 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate | $22,360 | $31,533 | 43 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $41,946 | $53,974 | 36 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $41,252 | $40,528 | 26 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,595 | $55,801 | 25 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | $19,107 | $18,504 | 24 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $31,387 | $45,351 | 23 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,302 | $40,904 | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $34,083 | $41,872 | 19 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $36,407 | N/A | 16 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 215 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 105 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 100 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 99 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 86 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate | 68 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 48 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 44 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
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Sources: federal figures for Gadsden State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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