George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Location and Contact Information

1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303-9234
USA
Main Tel: (334) 983-3521
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Wallace State Community College, also referred to as Wallace State, is located in Hanceville, Alabama, United States. It was established in the year 1966. The college was named after George C. Wallace, former Alabama governor. The campus spreads over an area of more than 250 acres. It enrolls more than 6,000 students on an annual basis. Wallace State offers its students over 50 programs of study in health services and other technical and academic fields.

Wallace State has many student clubs and organizations including the Concert Choir, Health Care Information Club, International Language Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Wallace State Art Society. Students publish a newspaper called “The Mane Issue.” Both male and female students of Wallace State Community College participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, and softball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, office and administration, and beauty and cosmetology.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Large number of students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.
  • Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wallace Community College Dothan:

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1Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO5,145
2Dixie State College of UtahSaint George, UT6,086
3Rose State CollegeMidwest City, OK8,132
4Coppin State UniversityBaltimore, MD4,051
5Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem, NC6,442
6Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI17,612
7Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS3,252
8CUNY Hostos Community CollegeBronx, NY5,532
9Mission CollegeSanta Clara, CA10,397
10Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD12,110

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate45625
1-2 year certificate16322
< 1 year certificate937

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  85
Without tenure; working toward tenure  47

Students

Student enrollment was 3,956 in 2009-2010 (3,514 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (42 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (32 awarded)

  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (45 awarded)

  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (27 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (110 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (56 awarded)

  • 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
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded)

  • 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 (249 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

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