Alabama Southern Community College

www.coastalalabama.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,510

2017 Average Net Price

$4,246

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.97%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

982

54.9% Full-Time

About

Alabama Southern Community College is a higher education institution located in Monroe County, AL. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Alabama Southern Community College were General Studies (98 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (35 degrees), and Industrial Technology (28 degrees).

In 2017, 289 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alabama Southern Community College. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (175 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alabama Southern Community College is $3,510, which is $−4,458 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Alabama Southern Community College is $3,510

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,246.

In 2017, 78% of undergraduate students attending Alabama Southern Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,510

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Alabama Southern Community College was $3,510.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alabama Southern Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,246

2017 Value

1.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Alabama Southern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,246. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Alabama Southern Community College grew by 1.51%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alabama Southern Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78% of undergraduate students at Alabama Southern Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 7.14% with respect to 2016, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alabama Southern Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.97%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Alabama Southern Community College was 5.97%, which represents 67 out of the 1123 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Alabama Southern Community College had a total enrollment of 982 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Alabama Southern Community College is 539 students and the part-time enrollment is 443. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Alabama Southern Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alabama Southern Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.5% White, 38.2% Black or African American, 1.53% Two or More Races, 1.22% Hispanic or Latino, 0.713% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.204% Asian.

Students enrolled at Alabama Southern Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34%), followed by White Female (28.6%) and Black or African American Male (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alabama Southern Community College in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 982 students. The full-time enrollment at Alabama Southern Community College is 539 and the part-time enrollment is 443. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Alabama Southern Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alabama Southern Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alabama Southern Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Alabama Southern Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alabama Southern Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
555 enrolled students
Black or African American
375 enrolled students
Two or More Races
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alabama Southern Community College is 56.5% White, 38.2% Black or African American, 1.53% Two or More Races, 1.22% Hispanic or Latino, 0.713% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.204% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 29 more women than men received degrees from Alabama Southern Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alabama Southern Community College is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Alabama Southern Community College is General Studies (98 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (35 degrees) and Industrial Technology (28 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alabama Southern Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama Southern Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Alabama Southern Community College in 2017 are Engineering Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (8 degrees), Health (36 degrees), and Business (21 degrees) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama Southern Community College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Alabama Southern Community College are Engineering Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (8 degrees), Health (36 degrees), and Business (21 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama Southern Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alabama Southern Community College.

Most Common (2017)

General Studies
98 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
35 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Alabama Southern Community College was General Studies with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Alabama Southern Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

159

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama Southern Community College, which is 0.818 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (159).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alabama Southern Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama Southern Community College in Industrial Technology, which is 9.25 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama Southern Community College in General Studies, which is 1.97 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Alabama Southern Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
175 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alabama Southern Community College is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

0.692% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
91 degrees awarded
White Male
84 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alabama Southern Community College is white female (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (84 degrees).

Operations

Alabama Southern Community College employs 38 No academic ranks. Most academics at Alabama Southern Community College are Female No academic rank (21), and Male No academic rank (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama Southern Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.79M - Federal
$2.47M - State
$221k - Local

As of 2017, Alabama Southern Community College received $2.79M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.47M from state grants and contracts, and $221k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.07M

2017 Salaries

3.14%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Alabama Southern Community College paid a median of $7.07M in salaries, a 3.14% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Alabama Southern Community College paid a total of $2.16M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alabama Southern Community College was No academic rank with 38 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama Southern Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alabama Southern Community College was Female No academic rank with 21 employees, and Male No academic rank with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alabama Southern Community College.