Northeast Alabama Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College is a public community college located in Rainsville, AL. It offers 45 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students at Northeast Alabama Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,899) of public community colleges in Alabama.

It has 2,590 students that are lower than the average population (2,565 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 807 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 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 $31,700.

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Academic Overview

Northeast Alabama Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Rainsville, Alabama. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for other students on average. It offers 45 degree programs through 10 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $31,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	138 Highway 35, Rainsville, AL
Phone	256-638-4418
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,980 Out-of-State$8,790
Student Population »	2,590 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	44%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	73% (Full-time) 58% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,890
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students at Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast Alabama 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	$4,980	$8,790
Books & Supplies	$2,400
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,740
Average Financial Aid	$3,890
Cost of Attendance	$21,120	$24,930
After Financial Aid	$17,230	$21,040
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Northeast Alabama Community College	$4,980	$8,790
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

Northeast Alabama Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 10 Certificate, 16 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	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	10	16	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.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 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	NOT OFFERED	2 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	105 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	189 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,590 students at Northeast Alabama Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 824 male students and 1,665 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	2,489	885	1,604
Male Students	824	308	516
Female Students	1,665	577	1,088

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Northeast Alabama Community College, there are 2,590 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,893 students were attending classes through distance learning (807 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,086 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,590
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	807
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,086
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	697

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