Carl Albert State College

Public two-year college in Poteau, OK that costs an average of $10,956 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,956
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$38,847

PublicTown (distant)1,308 undergraduates

Cost of Carl Albert State College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$20,517
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,380
Housing and food (on campus)$6,947
Books and supplies$1,700
Average net price after aid$10,956

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,921
$30,001–48,000$9,214
$48,001–75,000$10,841
$75,001–110,000$13,299
$110,001+$18,811

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Carl Albert State College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention10%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,536
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$38,847
Rank in Oklahoma (earnings)15th of 17 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,938
Typical monthly loan payment$124 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants48%
Students with federal loans10%

Majors and programs at Carl Albert State College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services197$32,699—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services32——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Hospitality Administration/Management1——
Social Work2——

Associate's degree programs (24)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing76$73,413—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences112$40,135$8,679
Business Administration, Management and Operations105$38,354—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities97$35,807—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services27——
Computer and Information Sciences7——
Engineering12——
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other4——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other19——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services59——
Management Information Systems and Services19——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Non-Professional Legal Studies13——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians11——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication2——
Security Science and Technology11——
Social Sciences7——
Social Sciences, Other73——
Sociology———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas29——

Similar colleges in Oklahoma

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Seminole State CollegeSeminole$16,486—$40,199
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CollegeMiami$11,246—$40,642
Langston UniversityLangston$14,546—$38,679
Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeWilburton$9,488—$39,186
Murray State CollegeTishomingo$16,138—$42,544
Redlands Community CollegeEl Reno$5,427—$40,358
Northern Oklahoma CollegeTonkawa$7,395—$41,869
Oklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyOkmulgee$9,834—$50,211

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About Carl Albert State College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationPoteau, OK
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates1,308
Student-to-faculty ratio23 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecarlalbert.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Carl Albert State College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $20,517 a year (tuition and fees: $4,380). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,956 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,921.

How much do Carl Albert State College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $38,847 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 17 similar colleges in Oklahoma.

What is Carl Albert State College's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 10% of first-year students return for a second year.