George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

https://www.wallacestate.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,870
    1.57% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $12,710
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    6,424
    38.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    51.2%
    492 Graduates

    About

    George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a higher education institution located in Cullman County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville were General Studies (274 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (190 degrees), and General Mechanics & Repairers (67 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,716 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville. 57.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,204 degrees), 10.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (207 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is $3,870, which is $−4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is $3,870, which is $4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,710.

    In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,870
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was $3,870. The cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is $−4,290 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $12,710
    2024 Value
    0.587%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,710. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville grew by 0.587%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    18%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    67% of undergraduate students at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.47% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had a total enrollment of 6,424 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is 2,466 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,958. This means that 38.4% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.41% Black or African American, 4.22% Two or More Races, 0.638% Asian, 0.374% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    38.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,424 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is 2,466 and the part-time enrollment is 3,958. This means that 38.4% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    2024 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 State Community College-Hanceville was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,826 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      745 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      476 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is 75.1% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.41% Black or African American, 4.22% Two or More Races, 0.638% Asian, 0.374% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 1 students (0.0156%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 388 more women than men received degrees from George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is white (2,204 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (207 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is General Studies (274 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (190 degrees) and General Mechanics & Repairers (67 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (411 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees), and Precision Production (182 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    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 State Community College-Hanceville are Other managers (90,076 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (83,798 people), Software developers (57,884 people), Registered nurses (38,435 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (37,310 people).

    The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (411 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees), Precision Production (182 degrees), Engineering Technologies (146 degrees), and Human Sciences (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    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 State Community College-Hanceville are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Interdisciplinary Studies (411 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees), Precision Production (182 degrees), Engineering Technologies (146 degrees), and Human Sciences (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 State Community College-Hanceville are Elementary & secondary schools (194,799 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (117,556 people), Computer Systems Design (92,641 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (76,266 people), and Construction (58,713 people).

    The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Interdisciplinary Studies (411 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees), Precision Production (182 degrees), Engineering Technologies (146 degrees), and Human Sciences (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 State Community College-Hanceville.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      165 degrees awarded
    2. Health Information & Medical Records Technology
      38 degrees awarded
    3. Salon Management
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 165 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,164
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,552
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,164 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, which is 0.75 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,552).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is 26.3 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 259 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 1.7 times more than the 152 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    27%
    100% Completion Time
    48%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 27% of students graduating from George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,204 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      207 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      186 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is white (2,204 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (207 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,236 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,195 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,177 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is white female (1,236 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,195 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had a total salary expenditure of 64.7M. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville employs 129 No academic ranks. Most academics at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Female No academic rank (80), and Male No academic rank (49).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 23 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $22.8M
    2024 Salaries
    6.64%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville paid a median of $22.8M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($64.7M) and a 6.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.7% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.55M
    Instructional Salaries
    129
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville paid a total of $8.55M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville were Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 23 employees.

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