Is Pellissippi State Community College worth it?
Pellissippi State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee (large suburb). It awarded 1,742 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, engineering technologies and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Pellissippi State Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,260
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,692
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,440
Average net price
$4,983
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
1,742
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,715
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $26,757 | $43,412 | 310 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $55,217 | $70,569 | 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,529 | $43,388 | 80 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $25,754 | $40,105 | 74 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $44,224 | $60,943 | 44 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate | $46,301 | $59,701 | 38 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Undergraduate certificate | $77,072 | N/A | 23 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $42,672 | N/A | 17 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Associate | N/A | $44,787 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 834 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 162 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 83 |
| Communications Technology/Technician | Associate | 81 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 63 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 51 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 41 |
| Education, General | Associate | 31 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 27 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Associate | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 2,087 |
| Retail Trade | 15% | 1,867 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 15% | 1,825 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,014 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 928 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 858 |
| Construction | 6% | 756 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 547 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pellissippi State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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