C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Bishop State Community College

2-Year Public HBCU
📍 Mobile, Alabama 36603
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,568
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,851
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Bishop State Community College ▼

29% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$71,193
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+26.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bishop State Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,916
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,100
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
36%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 54th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bishop State Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,034$80,576+-0%#454 of 962#204—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$34,306$53,809+7%#19 of 41#12—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$30,528$44,791+6%#272 of 476#154—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$22,764$34,784-21%#881 of 947#746—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$23,386—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bishop State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $71,193
  • Avg rent near campus: $900/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 36610 (15.6% cap, Prichard)

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🏆 Where Bishop State Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
of 10 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,810 $7,620

Financial Aid

82%
Receive Any Aid
65%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$4,851
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,902
$30,001 - $48,000$4,411
$48,001 - $75,000$5,809
$75,001 - $110,000$4,974
$110,001+$970

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 179 grads/yr General Studies 112 grads/yr Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 85 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 57 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 46 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 30 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 29 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 19 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 11 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 11 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 11 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 11 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 10 grads/yr Electrician 10 grads/yr Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 8 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bishop State Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
$37k/yr 243,900 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$80k/yr 9,300 jobs

Student Demographics

3,568
Total Students
63%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
29%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 3%
Black 59%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 29%
With Family 71%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,020 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bishop State Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bishop State Community College?
Tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,810 for in-state students and $7,620 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,851.
What is the graduation rate at Bishop State Community College?
The graduation rate at Bishop State Community College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Bishop State Community College a good school?
Bishop State Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Bishop State Community College?
Bishop State Community College has a total enrollment of 3,568 students.
Is there rental demand near Bishop State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 29% of students at Bishop State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,020 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Mobile area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology