Dothan, Alabama Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Dothan, Alabama shows: median public in-state tuition $7,578 (+37.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $21,000 (+56.3% vs U.S.) 3,194 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 5 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 3,194 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $7,578 (+37.5% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $9,950 (-0.2% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $21,000 (+56.3% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,173
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Dothan, Alabama—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Alabama and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Dothan vs Alabama & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, Alabama | $7,578 | $9,950 | $21,000 | N/A | 3,194 |
| Alabama (state median) | $5,340 | $10,721 | $21,000 | 43.3% | 220,166 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Dothan, Alabama vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, Alabama | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Alabama (state median) | $44,391 | 90.0% | 70.6% | 7.7% | — | 58.2% | 0.55 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Alabama (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, Alabama | $7,578 | $9,950 | $21,000 | N/A | 3,194 | N/A | N/A |
| Tuscaloosa | $12,126 | $14,908 | $22,750 | 49.2% | 37,119 | $47,321 | 91.3% |
| Birmingham | $13,450 | $19,200 | $20,500 | 38.4% | 26,462 | $54,501 | 90.6% |
| Mobile | $16,411 | $19,074 | $19,160 | 52.7% | 14,140 | $49,379 | 91.5% |
| Montgomery | $10,712 | $21,006 | $25,562 | 35.0% | 11,020 | $40,539 | 89.2% |
| Huntsville | $8,661 | $18,796 | $23,852 | 44.6% | 8,748 | $52,128 | 84.4% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Dothan, Alabama vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Dothan, Alabama median in-state tuition is $7,578, +37.5% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Dothan, Alabama vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Dothan, Alabama is $21,000 (+56.3% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,173.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Dothan, Alabama median public in-state tuition is $7,578, about +37.5% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +51.8%.
Median graduate debt is $21,000 (+56.3% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
FAQ
How many colleges are in Dothan?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 5 campuses in Dothan, Alabama with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Dothan?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Dothan is $7,578 and median net price is $9,950. For Alabama overall, medians are $5,340 and $10,721; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Dothan?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Dothan is N/A vs $44,391 for Alabama and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Dothan colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Dothan is $21,000 vs $21,000 for Alabama and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Dothan?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 5 College Scorecard campuses in Dothan, Alabama, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Alabama college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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