John C Calhoun State Community College

John C Calhoun State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Tanner, Alabama, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 12,591 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a comprehensive set of career and technical programs. Certificate offerings include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Surgical Technology/Technologist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Programs are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels, spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive fields.

Located in Tanner, AL, Calhoun State Community College serves one of the larger community college student populations in northern Alabama. The institution's diverse technical and health programs address critical regional workforce needs across multiple industry sectors.