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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, Alabama · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 801 Main St NW, Hanceville, AL 35077 · Phone: (256) 352-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Feb 2026 · Warning · American Dental Association; Apr 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a public trade and career school in Hanceville, Alabama, offering LPN, welding, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 51.2% completion rate versus a 45.5% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $11,000 and earning a median of $39,842 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 34.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,880 | $57,030 | $61,800 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,710 | $48,490 | $60,120 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $37,470 | $50,470 | $61,030 |
| Medical assistants | $29,630 | $36,100 | $38,360 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $41,060 | $60,700 | $71,620 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,030 | $45,640 | $61,560 |
| Medical records specialists | $30,250 | $43,810 | $52,040 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,620 | $37,810 | $44,210 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,300 | $29,150 | $37,230 |
| Dental assistants | $30,840 | $39,080 | $47,100 |
| Dental hygienists | $48,960 | $61,160 | $63,410 |
| Machinists | $37,770 | $55,560 | $66,190 |
| Construction laborers | $23,980 | $36,900 | $45,240 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,940 | $62,400 | $74,130 |
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 | 184 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 99 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 94 | not reported | $29,141 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 53 | $36,782 | $35,772 | $9,771 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | not reported | $29,141 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 38 | $41,371 | $42,682 | $13,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 32 | $34,766 | $32,925 | $7,944 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 31 | $41,371 | $42,682 | $13,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 27 | $34,557 | $36,437 | $8,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | $27,690 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 22 | $36,782 | $35,772 | $9,771 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $27,690 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $34,557 | $36,437 | $8,750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | $29,141 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 13 | $36,782 | $35,772 | $9,771 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 12 | $34,337 | $36,041 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | $29,141 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | $29,141 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $34,766 | $32,925 | $7,944 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | $41,371 | $42,682 | $13,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | $29,141 | 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 State Community College-Hanceville is a public community college located in Hanceville, Alabama. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with specialized accreditors for nursing, dental, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic technology programs. Students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education here. The school's most-completed trade programs are LPN/LVN programs (184 completers), welding (149), and diesel mechanic training (108), among 33 total program offerings spanning fields like medical assisting, radiology tech, cosmetology, and construction trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 51.2%, above the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,842. About 34.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, situated in a distant rural locale, offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and longer associate-level tracks, which may suit both recent graduates and adult career-changers depending on the specific program length — though exact program durations are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers 33 programs across fields including LPN/LVN, welding, diesel mechanics, medical assisting, radiology tech, dental hygiene, and cosmetology. The top programs by completions are LPN/LVN (184), welding (149), and diesel mechanics (108).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with specialized accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and others for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and 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 students can use 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 51.2%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $39,842, per federal data.
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 directly at (256) 352-8000 or visit wallacestate.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 in-state residents compared to private for-profit trade schools, along with public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review official federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?101295.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter career-training programs and longer associate-degree tracks across trades like welding, diesel mechanics, and LPN training, though specific program lengths and scheduling for adult learners are not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (256) 352-8000 or visit their website at https://www.wallacestate.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include direct comparisons with nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?101295 to compare outcomes across 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.