Carl Albert State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Carl Albert State College is a public institution located in Poteau, Oklahoma with approximately 1,308 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,607 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Carl Albert State College (CASC) is a public community college with its main campus in Poteau, Oklahoma. Originally named Poteau Junior College, it was founded in 1933, and its name changed to Poteau Community College in the early 1950s. In 1971, it was renamed in honor of then-Speaker of the House Carl Albert. Its primary campus is in Poteau but it has a smaller campus in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. It enrolls approximately 2,400 students annually.
With an average net price of just $6,855 per year and a median debt at graduation of only $6,496, this is one of the more affordable community college options in Oklahoma — especially if you're looking to keep costs low while completing your first two years. That said, median earnings of $30,900 a decade after enrollment suggest graduates often end up in lower-wage fields, so it's worth thinking carefully about your transfer plan or career path before enrolling. Worth considering if cost and accessibility are your top priorities, but go in with a clear next step.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,308 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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