George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,810
1.6% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$2,916
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
4,010
30.2% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
26.5%
101 Graduates

About

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is a higher education institution located in Dale County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan were Registered Nursing (133 degrees awarded), General Studies (99 degrees), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (34 degrees).

In 2023, 977 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (564 degrees), 1.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (292 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,916.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending George C Wallace Community College-Dothan received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,810
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan was $3,810. The cost of tuition at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$2,916
2023 Value
164%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,916. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of George C Wallace Community College-Dothan grew by 164%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,450
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan was of $9,450 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

82%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82% of undergraduate students at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.3% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan had a total enrollment of 4,010 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is 1,212 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,798. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.7% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 7.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 1.12% Asian, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Female (20.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,010 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is 1,212 and the part-time enrollment is 2,798. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

62%
2023 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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), George C Wallace Community College-Dothan had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,274 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    1,169 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    285 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is 56.7% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 7.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 1.12% Asian, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (0.399%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 341 more women than men received degrees from George C Wallace Community College-Dothan. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is white (564 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (292 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is Registered Nursing (133 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (99 degrees) and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (34 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Precision Production (34 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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are Elementary & middle school teachers (93,208 people), Other managers (71,176 people), Construction managers (48,596 people), Software developers (40,036 people), and Education administrators (28,452 people).

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in 2023 are Human Sciences (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), Precision Production (34 degrees), Construction (25 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (268 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are Human Sciences (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), Precision Production (34 degrees), Construction (25 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (268 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are Elementary & secondary schools (197,817 people), uninformed (122,638 people), Construction (118,296 people), Computer Systems Design (65,444 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,404 people).

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are Human Sciences (53 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), Precision Production (34 degrees), Construction (25 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (268 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by George C Wallace Community College-Dothan.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Registered Nursing
    133 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    99 degrees awarded
  3. General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
    34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan was Registered Nursing with 133 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

318
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
659
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 318 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, which is 0.483 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (659).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in General Studies, which is 0.448 times less than the 163 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 163 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in General Studies, which is 2.23 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

20%
100% Completion Time
29%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from George C Wallace Community College-Dothan completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Hispanic or Latino Female
Highest Graduation Rate (35.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is Female and Hispanic or Latino (35.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    564 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    292 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is white (564 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (292 degrees).

1.23% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    359 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    219 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    205 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is white female (359 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (219 degrees).

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Operations

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan has an endowment valued at nearly $173k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 850k (490%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan had a total salary expenditure of 44M. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan employs 124 No academic ranks. Most academics at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are Female No academic rank (83), and Male No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan are: Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$173k
2023 Endowment
8.02%
growth from 2022

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan has an endowment valued at about $173k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of George C Wallace Community College-Dothan grew 8.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.63M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$19.9M
2023 Salaries
3.87%
growth from 2022

In 2023, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan paid a median of $19.9M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($44M) and a 3.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.698% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$7.87M
Instructional Salaries
124
Number of Employees

In 2023, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan paid a total of $7.87M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
124 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
66 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan was No academic rank with 124 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan were Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female No academic rank
  2. Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan was Female No academic rank with 83 employees, and Male No academic rank with 41 employees.

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