Coastal Alabama Community College
Public certificate school in Bay Minette, AL that costs an average of $11,098 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,098
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,539
PublicTown (distant)4,798 undergraduates
Cost of Coastal Alabama Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,994 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,760 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,690 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,850 |
| Books and supplies | $2,720 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,098 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,769 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,341 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,812 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,173 |
| $110,001+ | $17,383 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Coastal Alabama Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $35,450 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,539 |
| Rank in Alabama (earnings) | 7th of 29 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 21% |
Majors and programs at Coastal Alabama Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 162 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 17 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 55 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 7 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 27 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 52 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 197 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mason/Masonry | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 5 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 367 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 255 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 47 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 376 | $70,162 | $11,749 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 125 | $52,485 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 939 | $25,807 | $10,062 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 72 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 31 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 5 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 18 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 17 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 30 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 66 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Alabama
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville | $11,727 | — | $42,807 |
| Southern Union State Community College | Wadley | $5,984 | — | $41,907 |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden | $2,125 | — | $37,485 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner | $7,874 | — | $42,337 |
| Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa | $8,931 | — | $42,045 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Dothan | $772 | — | $36,888 |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile | $8,644 | — | $34,536 |
| Bevill State Community College | Jasper | $4,857 | — | $39,861 |
About Coastal Alabama Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay Minette, AL |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 4,798 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | coastalalabama.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Coastal Alabama Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,994 a year (tuition and fees: $5,760 in-state, $9,690 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,098 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,769.
How much do Coastal Alabama Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,539 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 29 similar colleges in Alabama.
What is Coastal Alabama Community College's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.