C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

Dyersburg State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Dyersburg, Tennessee 38024
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
D
43/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,143
Total Enrollment
27%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,295
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Dyersburg State Community College ▼

35% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$171,653
Avg Monthly Rent
$800
1-Year Change
+5.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dyersburg State Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,132
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,595
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,900
Median debt at graduation
33.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 41st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dyersburg State Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,386$86,197+7%#267 of 962#155$7,350
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,735$39,749-10%#705 of 947#510$6,372
Business Administration, Management and Operations$22,410—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dyersburg State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $171,653
  • Avg rent near campus: $800/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38080 (5.8% cap, Ridgely)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,224 $17,424

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
55%
Receive Pell Grants
5%
Take Out Loans
$5,295
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,618
$30,001 - $48,000$3,446
$48,001 - $75,000$5,973
$75,001 - $110,000$6,746
$110,001+$12,761

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 428 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 134 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 106 grads/yr Child Development 39 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 35 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 20 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 11 grads/yr Information Technology 8 grads/yr Education, General 6 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 5 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 5 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 4 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 4 grads/yr Early Childhood and Family Studies 3 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Dyersburg State Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
$77k/yr 3,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,143
Total Students
70%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
35%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 5%
Black 20%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%
With Family 66%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,084 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dyersburg State Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Dyersburg State Community College?
Tuition at Dyersburg State Community College is $4,224 for in-state students and $17,424 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,295.
What is the graduation rate at Dyersburg State Community College?
The graduation rate at Dyersburg State Community College is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Dyersburg State Community College a good school?
Dyersburg State Community College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Dyersburg State Community College?
Dyersburg State Community College has a total enrollment of 3,143 students.
Is there rental demand near Dyersburg State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 35% of students at Dyersburg State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,084 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dyersburg area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology