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Bishop State Community College
Mobile, Alabama · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL 36603 · Phone: (251) 405-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bishop State Community College is a public trade and career school in Mobile, Alabama offering CDL/truck driving, LPN, and welding programs, accredited by SACS.
Bishop State's completion rate is 36.0%, below the Alabama state average of 45.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,916, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Bishop State; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $38,240 | $52,120 | $64,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,880 | $57,030 | $61,800 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,710 | $48,490 | $60,120 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,300 | $29,150 | $37,230 |
| Medical assistants | $29,630 | $36,100 | $38,360 |
| Barbers | $26,380 | $29,120 | $29,120 |
| Medical records specialists | $30,250 | $43,810 | $52,040 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,940 | $62,400 | $74,130 |
| Electricians | $37,640 | $55,690 | $64,450 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $37,470 | $50,470 | $61,030 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,030 | $45,640 | $61,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 297 | $30,626 | $32,658 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | $35,594 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $18,735 | $15,090 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $45,012 | $50,105 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $23,113 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bishop State Community College is a public community college in Mobile, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. Across its 12 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in CDL/truck driving training (297), LPN/LVN programs (31), and welding (22).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.0%, which is below the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,916. About 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 2,437 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Bishop State's mix of high-volume CDL training alongside licensed practical nursing and welding suggests programs of varying length, from shorter career-training tracks to longer allied-health coursework, which may suit adult students and career changers looking for a public, lower-cost option with financial aid access. Prospective students should verify current program offerings, accreditation status, and completion data directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bishop State Community College offers 12 program families, most notably CDL/truck driving training (297 completers), LPN/LVN programs (31), and welding (22).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Bishop State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.0%, which is below the Alabama state average of 45.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,916.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (251) 405-7000 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bishop State is a public community college, which typically means lower published tuition and Title IV aid eligibility compared with many private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; the mix of certificate-style CDL training and longer LPN coursework suggests durations vary, so contact the school to confirm specific program timelines.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?102030 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The presence of shorter CDL training alongside longer LPN and welding programs suggests options for career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bishop State Community College at (251) 405-7000 or through its website, https://www.bishop.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative figures for other schools; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, earnings, and costs across nearby institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.