Shelton State Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Shelton State Community College at a glance

• 3,148

  students enrolled

• 1,232

  degrees and certificates a year

• 30%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,557

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,810 in state, $7,620 out of state

• $31,581

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $35,014

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Shelton State Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Shelton State Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tuscaloosa County, where the college is.

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• 53

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Tuscaloosa County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $63,947

  median household income

  Tuscaloosa County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (7 open), sales (7 open), operations (7 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: The University of Alabama (8), DCH Health System (5), The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama (2), Townsquare Media (2), University of Alabama (2), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2), 4P Consulting (1), Air Force Civilian Career Training (1).

What they hire for: Finance (7), Operations (7), Sales (7), Engineering (5), Clinical (4), Administration (3). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: West, Region 3 Board.

• Tuscaloosa Area Career CenterTuscaloosa · 205-758-7591 · 7:45 am - 4:45 pm, Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Shelton State Community College?

Shelton State Community College enrolls about 3,148 students and is a public 2-year institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awards about 1,232 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Shelton State Community College?

30% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Shelton State Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,581 six years after entry and $35,014 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Shelton State Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Shelton State Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Shelton State Community College?

53 open professional jobs are listed in Tuscaloosa County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. The University of Alabama has the most openings.