C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Nashville State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Nashville, Tennessee 37209
Nashville State Community College campus, Nashville, TN
Nashville State Community College campus, Nashville, TN. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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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 (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 17%
Outcomes
F
33/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

6,608
Total Enrollment
17%
Graduation Rate
43%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,519
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Nashville State Community College ▼

33% 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
$551,423
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,838
1-Year Change
-0.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,519
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,038
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,595
Median debt at graduation
18.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st 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 Nashville 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
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians—$87,630+19%#10 of 40#7—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,235$77,645-4%#584 of 962#401$13,444
Computer and Information Sciences$42,160$61,289+13%#36 of 122#22—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$52,424—————
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$40,411$49,331+17%#170 of 476#110$14,924
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$29,280$46,693+6%#241 of 947#99$10,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$34,306$45,965-6%#342 of 547#250$17,580
Education—$43,653+4%#13 of 31#6—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$40,023—————
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$40,000—————
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$39,855-15%#349 of 426#278—
Design and Applied Arts$27,412—————

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 Nashville State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $551,423
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,838/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37218 (5.2% cap, Nashville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

92%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
10%
Take Out Loans
$6,519
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,582
$30,001 - $48,000$5,983
$48,001 - $75,000$7,507
$75,001 - $110,000$9,999
$110,001+$11,893

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 495 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 52 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 43 grads/yr Information Technology 42 grads/yr Education, General 41 grads/yr Child Development 38 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 27 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 23 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 20 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 19 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 16 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 14 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 11 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 11 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 8 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chefs and head cooks
$61k/yr 197,300 jobs
Cooks, private household
$45k/yr 34,200 jobs
First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs
Cooks, restaurant
$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs
Cooks, all other
$36k/yr 24,000 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

6,608
Total Students
64%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
33%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Hispanic 14%
Black 29%
Asian 4%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%
With Family 67%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,154 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Nashville 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 Nashville State Community College?
Tuition at Nashville 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 $6,519.
What is the graduation rate at Nashville State Community College?
The graduation rate at Nashville State Community College is 17%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Nashville State Community College a good school?
Nashville State Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): 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 Nashville State Community College?
Nashville State Community College has a total enrollment of 6,608 students.
Is there rental demand near Nashville State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Nashville State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,154 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Nashville area.

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