Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, Tennessee · Public · 6,715 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,085 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,194 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,369 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,966 |
| $110k and up | $9,114 |
| All families (average) | $4,983 |
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 | $43,412 | +$8,603 | clears the bar | $6,625 | 0.8 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $77,072 | +$42,263 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,105 | +$5,296 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $43,388 | +$8,579 | clears the bar | $8,540 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $70,569 | +$35,760 | clears the bar | $12,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $60,943 | +$26,134 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's Degree | $59,701 | +$24,892 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $44,787 | +$9,978 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $42,672 | +$7,863 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.