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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, Alabama · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL 36303 · Phone: (334) 983-3521 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is a public trade and career school in Dothan, Alabama offering cosmetology, LPN, and EMT training programs, accredited by SACS.
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan has a 35.0% completion rate, below the state average of 45.5%, and median earnings of $31,399 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 47.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,300 | $29,150 | $37,230 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,880 | $57,030 | $61,800 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,620 | $37,810 | $44,210 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,710 | $48,490 | $60,120 |
| Medical assistants | $29,630 | $36,100 | $38,360 |
| Electricians | $37,640 | $55,690 | $64,450 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $41,060 | $60,700 | $71,620 |
| Surgical technologists | $36,490 | $49,420 | $59,990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | $32,465 | $28,381 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 48 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | $12,218 | $11,851 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | $12,218 | $11,851 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 20 | $28,113 | $36,221 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $38,491 | $32,467 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $38,491 | $32,467 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | $38,491 | $32,467 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $28,113 | $36,221 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | 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
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is a public community college located in Dothan, Alabama. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for programs here. It holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-completed trade programs are cosmetology schools, LPN/LVN programs, and EMT & paramedic training, among 15 total program families offered, including welding, electrician training, medical assisting, radiology tech, and surgical tech.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.0%, which is below the state average of 45.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,399. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 47.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, with about 3,017 undergraduates and 308 trade program completers, may suit students pursuing shorter certificate-style trade programs such as cosmetology or EMT training, as well as those in longer allied-health tracks like LPN or radiologic technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers 15 program families, with the most-completed being cosmetology schools, LPN/LVN programs, and EMT & paramedic training. Other offerings include welding, electrician training, medical assisting, radiology tech, and surgical tech.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid. About 47.1% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 35.0%, 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 $31,399, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (334) 983-3521 or visit wallace.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a specific trade.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?101286, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter certificate-style programs, such as cosmetology and EMT training, and longer allied-health programs like LPN and radiologic technology, though specific scheduling details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach George C Wallace Community College-Dothan at (334) 983-3521 or through its website, wallace.edu.
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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.