Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, Tennessee · Public · 5,339 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,733 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,441 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,965 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,880 |
| $110k and up | $13,530 |
| All families (average) | $7,802 |
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 | $43,145 | +$8,336 | clears the bar | $6,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,508 | +$23,699 | clears the bar | $4,750 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,909 | +$19,100 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,407 | +$10,598 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,956 | +$20,147 | clears the bar | $9,973 | 0.5 yrs |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $45,014 | +$10,205 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $33,013 | -$1,796 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $51,709 | +$16,900 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 28% 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.