Bishop State Community College

Bishop State Community College is a public community college located in Mobile, AL. It offers 36 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,280 for Alabama residents and $9,090 for out-of-state students at Bishop State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,899) of public community colleges in Alabama.

It has 2,968 students that are lower than the average population (2,565 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 368 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $28,300.

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Academic Overview

Bishop State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Mobile, Alabama. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,280 for Alabama residents and $9,090 for other students on average. It offers 36 degree programs through 11 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 2 programs (2 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $28,300.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL
Phone	251-405-7000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,280 Out-of-State$9,090
Student Population »	2,968 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	22%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	61% (Full-time) 33% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,341
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,280 for Alabama residents and $9,090 for out-of-state students at Bishop State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,899) over public community colleges in Alabama.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Bishop State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,280	$9,090
Books & Supplies	$2,000
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,600
Average Financial Aid	$6,341
Cost of Attendance	$20,880	$24,690
After Financial Aid	$14,539	$18,349
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Bishop State Community College	$5,280	$9,090
Public Community Colleges in Alabama	$5,119	$8,899
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Bishop State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	11	15	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Communications (other)	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	95 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	74 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	54 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,968 students at Bishop State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 822 male students and 1,657 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,479	887	1,592
Male Students	822	374	448
Female Students	1,657	513	1,144

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Bishop State Community College, there are 2,968 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,070 students were attending classes through distance learning (368 students are enrolled exclusively and 702 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,968
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	368
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	702
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,898

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