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Wallace Community College Dothan is in a small city, in Dothan, Alabama. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Wallace Community College Dothan earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Wallace Community College Dothan offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Wallace Community College Dothan, in 2005, had 3,562 students (2,475 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303-9234
General Phone: (334) 983-3521
http://wallace.edu
Wallace Community College Dothan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 190 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 89 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 56 | small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance |
| Office And Administration | 43 | administrative assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 38 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | HVAC tech, drafting, automotive tech |
| Construction Trades | 28 | electrician, masonry, plumbing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, opticianry, medical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 15 | cabinetmaking, upholsterer, welding, tool and die tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wallace Community College Dothan in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 337 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 178 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 50 | 5 |
In 2005, Wallace Community College Dothan had a total enrollment of 3,562 students (2,475 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 97% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dothan, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Wallace Community College Dothan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101800)
Wallace Community College Dothan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 54 | $44,503 | 65 | $42,941 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $44,503 | 65 | $42,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 46 | 104 |
| Basketball | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 29 | 41 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wallace Community College Dothan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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