C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
32/100 · earnings-weighted

Northeast State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Blountville, Tennessee 37617
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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
A
82/100
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

5,474
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,819
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northeast State Community College ▼

34% 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
$316,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+3.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$34,553
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,726
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,827
Median debt at graduation
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
36.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 26th 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 Northeast 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$65,160$73,304-9%#792 of 962#628—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$55,527-15%#484 of 560#429—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$39,954$53,606-21%#57 of 59#52—
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences—$42,906-11%#7 of 12#6—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,152$39,633-10%#714 of 947#521$3,500
Computer and Information Sciences$27,882$38,385-29%#119 of 122#112—
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$34,861—————
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$28,385—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$18,572—————

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 Northeast State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $316,450
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,600/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 24201 (5.7% cap, Bristol)

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🏆 Where Northeast State Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25
Industrial Technology/Technician
of 29 schools
#25
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$6,819
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,462
$30,001 - $48,000$5,837
$48,001 - $75,000$7,478
$75,001 - $110,000$8,336
$110,001+$2,112

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 470 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 103 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 72 grads/yr Information Technology 56 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 40 grads/yr Electrician 39 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 32 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Child Development 27 grads/yr Selling Skills and Sales Operations 23 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 22 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 17 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 16 grads/yr Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northeast 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
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Student Demographics

5,474
Total Students
51%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Hispanic 5%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 66%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,845 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northeast 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 Northeast State Community College?
Tuition at Northeast 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 $6,819.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast State Community College?
The graduation rate at Northeast State Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northeast State Community College a good school?
Northeast State Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): 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 Northeast State Community College?
Northeast State Community College has a total enrollment of 5,474 students.
Is there rental demand near Northeast State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Northeast State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,845 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Blountville area.

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