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Southern Union State Community College
750 Roberts St, Wadley, AL 36276 · Public 2-year · (256) 395-2211 · School website
Average net price
$6,142
per year after grants, College Scorecard
Career completions
331
2023-24, IPEDS
Finish on time
35.8%
within 150% of normal time, Scorecard
Students with Pell
34.1%
share of undergraduates, Scorecard
Takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Credit for military training (IPEDS) Open admission (IPEDS) On Alabama's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025)
Career programs at Southern Union State Community College
| Program | Award | Length | Program cost | Completions | Earnings, 1 yr | Funding and results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN/LVN | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 126 | Not published | |
| EMT and paramedic | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 46 | Not published | |
| Cosmetology | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 42 | Not published | |
| Welding | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 39 | Not published | |
| HVAC | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 26 | Not published | |
| Medical assistant | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 19 | Not published | |
| Automotive | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 16 | Not published | |
| Surgical tech | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 10 | Not published | |
| Massage therapy | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 7 | Not published |
College Scorecard counts 4,173 undergraduates · How program cost is reported · Earnings · WIOA list
- Programs, cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Net price, on-time completion, debt and earnings: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- WIOA list: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.
Cost and aid at Southern Union State Community College
What a year costs, 2024-25
- Tuition and fees, in districtIPEDS, academic-year schools
- $5,040
- Tuition and fees, in stateIPEDS
- $5,040
- Tuition and fees, out of stateIPEDS
- $8,910
- Books and suppliesIPEDS
- $1,700
- Average net price after grantsCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
- $6,142
- Median federal debt at graduationCollege Scorecard, all programs
- $11,000
- Median earnings 10 years after entryCollege Scorecard, all students
- $36,597
- Southern Union State Community College net price calculator (link from IPEDS)
- Financial aid office page (link from IPEDS)
- Veterans and military page (link from IPEDS)
How training gets paid for: Pell Grants, Workforce Pell, WIOA, GI Bill.
More Southern Union State Community College programs on the WIOA list
| Listed program | Listed at | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service TechnologyAutomotive Service Technology · In person · CIP 47.0604 | Opelika | $12,312+ $1,055 books | Competency-based or withheld | 75% | Suppressed | Suppressed | 4 |
| Nurse Assistant/AideCertified Nursing Assistant · In person · CIP 51.3902 | Opelika | $648+ $760 books | Competency-based or withheld | 90.8% | 20.2% | $4,198 | 87 |
| Emergency Medical Technician ProgramEMT, AEMT, Paramedic · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 51.0904 | Opelika | $10,740+ $6,499 books | Competency-based or withheld | 87.7% | Suppressed | Suppressed | 57 |
| Air Conditioning and RefrigerationAir Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology - AOT Degree · In person · CIP 47.0201 | Opelika | $12,464+ $1,100 books | 70 weeks, 7 hours a week | 54.5% | 18.2% | $9,197 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical NurseLicense Practical Nurse · In person · CIP 51.3901 | Opelika | $7,380+ $4,496 books | Competency-based or withheld | 60.6% | 30% | $8,035 | 66 |
| Medical Assistant TechnologyMedical Assistant Technology · In person · CIP 51.0801 | Opelika | $9,296+ $3,175 books | 65 weeks, 20 hours a week | 64.7% | 22.2% | $1,221 | 34 |
| Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology · In person · CIP 51.0909 | Opelika | $10,206+ $3,205 books | Competency-based or withheld | 58.6% | 13.8% | $11,790 | 29 |
| Advanced Manufacturing concentration WeldingAdvanced Manufacturing concentration Welding · In person · CIP 48.0508 | Opelika | $12,312+ $1,290 books | Competency-based or withheld | 57.1% | 42.9% | $5,446 | 7 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, place or DOL provider ID.
What these columns mean · How WIOA training funds work
DOL data quality note on this state's outcomes.
Other LPN/LVN programs within 40 miles
- Central Alabama Community CollegeAlexander City, AL · 25.8 mi