Gadsden State Community College
Public in Gadsden, AL. 18 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, Drafting/CAD, diesel/heavy equipment, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 56 | $57,585 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 47 | $48,817 | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $43,482 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 16 | $43,386 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 211 | $36,277 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 102 | $31,784 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 88 | $23,374 | $11,625 | $132 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 31 | $15,398 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 258 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 63 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 75 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $23,374 one year out, about the same as the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (associate degree): graduates earned $15,398 one year out, 36% below the national median for cosmetology associate degree programs ($24,015).
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $57,585 one year out, 10% below the national median for diesel/heavy equipment associate degree programs ($64,182).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $31,784 one year out, 26% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Snead State Community College (Boaz, AL), about 18 miles away
- New Beginning College of Cosmetology (Albertville, AL), about 23 miles away
- Northeast Alabama Community College (Rainsville, AL), about 38 miles away
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (Hanceville, AL), about 46 miles away
- Georgia Highlands College (Rome, GA), about 46 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.