Northeast State Community College
Blountville, Tennessee · Public · 4,404 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,472 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,380 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,563 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,573 |
| $110k and up | $5,579 |
| All families (average) | $6,864 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,633 | +$4,824 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,304 | +$38,495 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $34,861 | +$52 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $53,606 | +$18,797 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $38,385 | +$3,576 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,646 | +$11,837 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $18,572 | -$16,237 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $55,527 | +$20,718 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $28,385 | -$6,424 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $96,196 | +$61,387 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate's Degree | $42,906 | +$8,097 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.