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Coastal Alabama Community College

Public Bay Minette, AL · Town · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
29%
Graduation Rate
$34,894
Earnings (10yr)
$13,644
Net Price
4,798
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Overview

Nearly 4,800 students choose Coastal Alabama Community College every year, drawn by its focus on practical, career-oriented programs. The school excels in fields like Health Professions and Business & Marketing, aligning education with job market needs.

Chetty/Opportunity Insights data shows that while the graduation rate sits at 29%, students who do complete their degrees can expect to earn about $34,894 ten years after enrolling. This earning potential highlights the importance of persistence in achieving upward mobility, though specific mobility metrics are not available.

With a net price of $13,644 and a median debt of $11,000, students can manage their finances as they pursue their education. A significant portion of the student body, 36%, receives Pell Grants, indicating that financial aid plays a vital role here. Students who thrive at Coastal Alabama often seek practical skills and a direct path to employment after graduation.

Rankings

How Coastal Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation29%Earnings 10yr$35KNet Price$14KRetention62%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate36%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$12K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$16K$48-75K$20K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,040
In-State Tuition
$8,910
Out-of-State
$13,644
Avg Net Price
$11,000
Median Debt
36%
Pell Grant Rate
64%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,916
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,904
Family Income $30K–$48K
$15,603
Family Income $48K–$75K
$19,588
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$30,808
6 Years After Entry
$33,539
8 Years
$34,894
10 Years
0.32x
Debt-to-Earnings
48%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,808 6yr $33,539 8yr $34,894 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.82
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.8%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 62%
Full-Time Faculty 41%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,080
Diversity Index 0.55
First-Gen Students 44%

Top Programs

Health Professions 32%
Humanities 32%
Precision Production 8%
Business & Marketing 6%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%
Culinary & Personal Services 2%
Computer Science & IT 1%
Visual & Performing Arts 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
65%
White
62%
Hispanic
5%
Black
24%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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