Dothan, AL Colleges
Dothan
Dothan ( /ˈdoʊθən/) is a city located in the southeastern corner of the US state of Alabama, situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the Georgia state line and 18 miles (29 km) north of Florida. It is the seat of Houston County, with portions extending into nearby Dale County and Henry County. Its name derives from Genesis 37:17: "let us go to Dothan." According to the 2010 census the city's population was 65,496. Making it the largest town in this part of the state.
Dothan is the principal city of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties; the small portion that lies in Dale County is part of the Enterprise–Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area. The combined population for the entire Dothan metropolitan area in 2000 was 137,916. The city serves as the main transportation and commercial hub for a significant part of southeastern Alabama, southwest Georgia, and nearby portions of the Florida Panhandle. Since approximately one-fourth of the U.S. peanut crop is produced nearby, with much of it being processed in the city, Dothan calls itself "The Peanut Capital of the World."
Schools in and around Dothan, AL
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George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 4,655 students; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
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The Baptist College of Florida
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 571 students; $8,400 average out-state tuition; $8,400 average in-state tuition |
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Enterprise State Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 2,301 students; $5,040 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
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Chipola College
Four or more years; Public; 2,341 students; $7,335 average out-state tuition; $2,190 average in-state tuition |
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Troy University
Four or more years; Public; 29,524 students; $10,368 average out-state tuition; $5,184 average in-state tuition |
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Andrew College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private not for profit; 229 students; $11,758 average out-state tuition; $11,758 average in-state tuition |
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Bainbridge College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 3,543 students; $7,680 average out-state tuition; $1,920 average in-state tuition |
Dothan, AL Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program | $1000 | Varies |
| Alabama Student Assistance Program | $2500 | Varies |
| Two-Year College Academic Scholarship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Senior Adult Scholarship Program - ACHE | Varies | Varies |
| Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Grant - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program - AL | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarship Program - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama GI Dependents' Educational Benefit Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Dothan
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- General Studies
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology -- Radiation Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Drafting and Design Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Electrician
- Automotive Engineering Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Tool and Die Technician
- Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
