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FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

21:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

38

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,811

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Carl Albert State College prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Carl Albert State College

2800 West Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK

The mission of the Carl Albert State College (CASC) is to offer an affordable yet accessible learning environment where students can reach their full potential. The staff are able to meet the needs of this goal by creating opportunities that enable attendees to achieve their potential through responsive programs that are crafted to meet the needs of the ever-changing job market landscape.

Carl Albert State College in Poteau, Oklahoma is one of the State’s most affordable community college in terms of tuition. The school offers the most of the rich university experience, at a fraction of the cost. The setting of the school is laid out in a small town fashion and it’s ground host an average of 2,000 to 5,000 undergraduate students at any one time.

CASC may be a mid-sized campus but the school still is able to offer its students a variety of services such as on site dorms and other campus attractions. The school also has the honor of being placed in the top 10 percentile among all community colleges across the nation. Along with traditional studies,  the campus offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as regular screenings of films presented by the film club, sporting events such as men and women’s baseball basketball and cheerleading.

The Viking is a perfect mascot choice since the academic program offered is rigorously challenging but properly allows students to enter the job market immediately after completing either of their AA or AAS degree programs. Tuition is easily affordable placed at just over $2,100 per semester and $2,500 per semester for their online certificates.

The school offers additional services to students such as their free tutoring program, veteran’s services, counseling and disabled student assistance. CASC is here for students looking to enroll in skill enhancement courses, workforce degree courses, college transfer degree courses and regular classes. The enrollment is operated on an open platform for any student who possess the minimum of a GED or High school diploma.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carl Albert State College offers an associate's degree program in general studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male14
Female35

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian11
Black2
Hispanic7
White22
Multiple Races6
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the General Studies program at Carl Albert State College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Carl Albert State College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Carl Albert State College may provide student services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Carl Albert State College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country