About WSCC
Since opening our doors in 1966, Wallace State has served hundreds of thousands of students. From the very beginning, Wallace State embraced a commitment to excellence that has become not only a tradition but our source of inspiration. Today Wallace State is one of the largest colleges in the Alabama Community College System, serving more than 7,000 students each semester. This college is a virtual powerhouse in educational programming, with more than 50 majors leading to degree, certificate and transfer opportunities.
Wallace State Community College is committed to learning that transforms lives and communities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to student success through a student centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environment; teaching excellence; respect for uniqueness and diversity; strategic partnerships that advance community, workforce and economic development; cultural enrichment of our communities; and accountability and integrity.
Pathway
Contact WSCC for more information on occupational degrees.
*all salaries are approximate entry level ranges
Agricultural
Production/Sustainable
Argriculture
Students may find jobs in areas such as landscaping, forestry, aquaculture operations, conservation, and farming. Other potential opportunities include managing or owning a farm, greenhouse or nursery. Work in this field is largely seasonal with spring and summer being the busiest times of the year. Agriculture and forestry attract people who enjoy working outdoors and living an independent lifestyle. For many, the wide-open physical expanse and the variability of day-to-day work provide benefits that offset the sometimes hard labor and the risks associated with unseasonable or extreme weather.
~$22,000 – $40,000
Art/Visual
Communications
~$44,000
Automotive Service
Technology
The ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately requires good reasoning ability and a thorough knowledge of automobiles. Many technicians consider diagnosing hard-to-find troubles one of their most challenging and satisfying duties.
~$43,900
Aviation/Flight
Technology
~$58,800
Building Construction
~$37/hour
Business
Administration
~$50,000
Business Education
& Office Management
~$50,000
Business
Management
The process of management is the pursuit of goals. Management consistently involves four basic functions—planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Each addresses a particular set of problems and requires a particular set of skills. The importance of leadership, closeness with customers and employees, motivation, and communication are lessons that business persons must know well.
Managers can be found in a variety of fields, including sales, construction, food service, human resources and health services.
~$50,000
Child Development
~$35,000
Collision Repair
Auto body repair work has variety and challenges: each damaged vehicle presents a different problem. For example, “unibody” vehicles—designs built without frames—must be restored to precise factory specifications for the vehicle to operate correctly. Using their broad knowledge of automotive construction and repair techniques, repairers must develop appropriate methods for each job.
~$14.67/hour
Computer Science
Computer security specialists may plan, coordinate, and implement and organization’s information security. These workers may be called upon to educate users about computer security, install security software, monitor the network for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks, and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime. The responsibilities of computer security specialists has increased in recent years as there has been a large increase in the number of cyber attacks on data and networks.
~$59,000
Criminal Justice
~$25,700
Culniary Arts
Chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods in a variety of restaurants and other food services establishments. Chefs and cooks create recipes and prepare meals, while food preparation workers peel and cut vegetables, trim meat, prepare poultry, and perform other duties such as keeping work areas clean and monitoring temperatures of ovens and stovetops.
~$22,400
Dental Assisting
~$29,500
Dental Hygiene
~$50,700
Diagnostic Imaging
Program
~$59,000
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
Program
~$60,000
Diesel Technology
Program
~$15.49/hour
Emergency Medical
Services
~$36,700
Engineering
Technology
~$52,000
Health Information
Technology
~$20,000 – $30,000
Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning, &
Refridgeration
~$17.35/hour
Liberal Arts/
General Studies
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a course of study in a liberal arts area.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a career of study in a general field or specialized professional field.
A General Studies Short-Term Certificate is also available. This certificate includes courses required for the A.A. and/or A.S., and may be obtained enroute to one of those degrees. Students who plan to transfer to a university before completing an associate degree may choose to take advantage of the General Studies Certificate. This credential may also be used to enhance employability in the workforce.
~$30,000 – $45,000
after transfer to complete four year degree
Machine Tool
Technology
Machinists use machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and machining centers to produce precision metal parts. Although they may produce large quantities of one part, precision machinists often produce small batches or one-of-a-kind items. They use their knowledge of the working properties of metals and their skill with machine tools to plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications.
~$73,176
Mechatronics,
Electronics, Technology,
& Robotics
~$39,000
Medical Assistant
Program
~$13.80/hour
Medical Coding
Program
~$33,000
Medical Laboratory
Technician
Using sophisticated lab equipment, clinical laboratory personnel examine and analyze body fluids and cells. They look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions; and test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment. They also prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. They perform analyses in the areas of microbiology, hematology, immunology, biochemistry, and immunohematology, which is relayed from the lab to physicians.
~$14.59/hour
Music Education
Performance, Music Industry, Jazz Education, Church Music and Music Therapy. This program also prepares students interested in teaching music for transfer to a university, where they may earn a bachelor’s degree and state certification to teach music in public elementary and secondary schools, or continue on to an advanced degree and teach on the college or university level. Graduates may also choose to teach in private schools and recreation associations or instruct individual students in private sessions.
~$30,200
Nursing
~$66,600
Occupational
Therapy Assistant
~$66,000
Paralegal
One of a paralegal’s most important tasks is helping lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. Paralegals may investigate the facts of cases and ensure that all relevant information is considered. They may also identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. Paralegals may prepare written reports, draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court, obtain affidavits, and assist attorneys during trials. Paralegals also organize and track files of all important case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys.
~$32,900 – $49,500
Pharmacy
Technology
~$30,920
Physical Therapist
Assistant
~$22.64/hour
Polysomnographic
Technologist
~$20.14/hour
Poultry Science
Students in the program will complete their freshman and sophomore years at Wallace State and their junior and senior years at Auburn, completing a bachelor’s degree in poultry science.
~$28.93/hour
Respiratory Therapy
~$64,400 – $67,800
Salon and Spa
Management
Successful cosmetologists, barbers and other personal appearance workers should have an understanding of fashion, art, and technical design. They should enjoy working with the public and be willing and able to follow clients’ instructions. Communication, image, and attitude play an important role in career success. Some cosmetology schools consider “people skills” to be such an integral part of the job that they require coursework in that area. Business skills are important for those who plan to operate their own salons.
~$29,000
Therapeutic Massage
~$17.28/hour
Tool and Die
Technology
Tool and Die Makers are among the most highly skilled workers in manufacturing and are knowledgeable in machining operations, mathematics, and blueprint reading. They must also be familiar with machining properties, such as hardness and heat tolerance, of a wide variety of metals, alloys, plastics, ceramics and other composite materials. Tool and Die Makers plan and execute the entire sequence of tool and die construction from design to final machined product.
~$14.70/hour
Welding
In recent years, welding has evolved into a highly sophisticated field filled with computer programming and robotics, and it is becoming more advanced every year. This evolution is evident in the welding department at Wallace State, which is equipped with state-of-the-art robotic welders.