C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Roane State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Harriman, Tennessee 37748
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
46/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
D
40/100
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

4,822
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,466
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Roane 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
$240,668
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,043
1-Year Change
+6.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$39,407
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,926
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,454
Median debt at graduation
35.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 66th 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 Roane 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$56,446$70,698-13%#864 of 962#723$11,685
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$55,092+49%#11 of 286#5—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$41,640$52,717-19%#513 of 560#497$9,548
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$30,882$44,612+6%#277 of 476#197$10,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations$29,823$43,943-10%#379 of 547#300$7,750
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions$33,853$41,665-14%#13 of 13#11—
Education—$39,183-6%#26 of 31#19—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,289$39,122-11%#736 of 947#566$8,000

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 Roane State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $240,668
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,043/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37829 (4.2% cap, Oakdale)

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🏆 Where Roane State Community College Ranks

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

🥇
Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 1 schools
#22
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,452 $18,312

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$3,466
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,781
$30,001 - $48,000$6,047
$48,001 - $75,000$7,994
$75,001 - $110,000$9,455
$110,001+$9,194

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 465 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 107 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 80 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 44 grads/yr Child Development 40 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 34 grads/yr Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Education, General 20 grads/yr Information Technology 18 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 16 grads/yr Environmental Health 14 grads/yr Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 14 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 13 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 12 grads/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 12 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 9 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 8 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 6 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Roane 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
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

4,822
Total Students
65%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)
35%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 4%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%
With Family 65%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,678 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Roane 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 Roane State Community College?
Tuition at Roane State Community College is $4,452 for in-state students and $18,312 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,466.
What is the graduation rate at Roane State Community College?
The graduation rate at Roane 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 Roane State Community College a good school?
Roane State Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (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 Roane State Community College?
Roane State Community College has a total enrollment of 4,822 students.
Is there rental demand near Roane State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 35% of students at Roane State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,678 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Harriman area.

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