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Southern Union State Community College graduates report median earnings of $37,708 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Wadley, AL · Public · 2-year

Southern Union State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Wadley, Alabama (rural area). It awarded 1,525 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, licensed practical nurse training and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$37,708

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,973

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,597

Average net price

$6,142

Completion rate

36%

Completions (2024)

1,525

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

4,173

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$26,174	$35,177	44
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$69,147	$79,063	44
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$37,835	$51,659	20
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
General Studies	Associate	369
General Studies	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	306
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	126
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	113
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	46
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	42
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	Associate	42
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	42
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Associate	39
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	36

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Sources: federal figures for Southern Union State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.

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