Southern Union State Community College
Public in Wadley, AL. 16 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering Drafting/CAD, diesel/heavy equipment, medical assistant, imaging & surgical tech and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 45 | $52,944 | $10,000 | $114 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 41 | $36,957 | $10,706 | $122 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 36 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 39 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 68 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 78 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 28 | not reported | $22,687 | $258 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 84 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 102 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $52,944 one year out, 18% below the national median for diesel/heavy equipment associate degree programs ($64,182).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $36,957 one year out, 39% below the national median for imaging & surgical tech associate degree programs ($60,642).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Central Alabama Community College (Alexander City, AL), about 26 miles away
- Point University (West Point, GA), about 28 miles away
- West Georgia Technical College (Waco, GA), about 45 miles away
- Columbus Technical College (Columbus, GA), about 55 miles away
- Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails (Columbus, GA), about 56 miles away
Before you apply
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support: Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.