Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies at Gadsden State Community College

Associate's Degree

Location: Gadsden, AL•In-State Tuition: $4,032•Out-of-State Tuition: $7,080
Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,595
10th percentile (60th in AL)
Est. Median Debt
$11,875
Est. from national median (12 programs)
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Gadsden State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Gadsden State Community College graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 10th percentile of all heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Gadsden State Community College$37,595$65,480$11,875*—
National Median$55,532—$12,000*0.22
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Gadsden State Community College, approximately 47% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.