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

Pellissippi State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee 37933
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: 28%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
D
42/100
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

8,710
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,692
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Pellissippi State Community College ▼

25% 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.

The campus ZIP (37933) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (37932).

Avg Home Value
$540,459
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,153
1-Year Change
+2.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,440
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,944
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,725
Median debt at graduation
31.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 60th 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 Pellissippi 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$55,217$70,569-13%#866 of 962#730$12,625
Computer and Information Sciences$44,224$60,943+12%#37 of 122#23—
Engineering Technologies/Technicians$46,301$59,701-4%#8 of 12#8$6,750
Education—$44,787+7%#10 of 31#4—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,757$43,412-2%#448 of 947#261$6,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations$32,529$43,388-11%#397 of 547#317$8,540
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$42,672—————
Communications Technologies/Technicians$25,754$40,105+14%———

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.

🏆 Where Pellissippi State Community College Ranks

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

#5
Communications Technology/Technician
of 6 schools
#9
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
of 10 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$6,692
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,377
$30,001 - $48,000$4,736
$48,001 - $75,000$6,905
$75,001 - $110,000$7,623
$110,001+$9,902

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 834 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 165 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 83 grads/yr Communications Technology/Technician 81 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 63 grads/yr Information Technology 55 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 41 grads/yr Education, General 31 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 31 grads/yr Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 27 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 25 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 21 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 18 grads/yr Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 16 grads/yr Interior Design 16 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 13 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$80k/yr 9,300 jobs
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77k/yr 93,700 jobs
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$71k/yr 15,000 jobs
Civil engineering technologists and technicians
$64k/yr 64,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Media and communication workers, all other
$72k/yr 34,300 jobs

Student Demographics

8,710
Total Students
53%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)
25%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 9%
Black 6%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 25%
With Family 75%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,186 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 24%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pellissippi 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 Pellissippi State Community College?
Tuition at Pellissippi 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 $6,692.
What is the graduation rate at Pellissippi State Community College?
The graduation rate at Pellissippi State Community College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Pellissippi State Community College a good school?
Pellissippi State Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): 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 Pellissippi State Community College?
Pellissippi State Community College has a total enrollment of 8,710 students.
Is there rental demand near Pellissippi State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Pellissippi State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,186 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Knoxville area.

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