Education at Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · Associate's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Volunteer State Community College graduates in education earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Volunteer State Community College Compares for Education
All 31 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $56,662 | $51,559 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $54,493 | $47,824 | #5 | — |
| 3 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $51,137 | $44,809 | #13 | — |
| 4 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $49,267 | $52,870 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $48,532 | $42,596 | #20 | $16,846 |
| 6 | Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD | $46,605 | $40,901 | #23 | — |
| 7 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,020 | $47,286 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $45,867 | $40,257 | #24 | $19,157 |
| 9 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $45,014 | $49,173 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN | $44,787 | $48,925 | #4 | — |
| 11 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $44,623 | $45,382 | #11 | — |
| 12 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $44,566 | $42,570 | #21 | — |
Other Majors at Volunteer State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,956 | $47,716 | #488 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,909 | $40,513 | #145 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $51,709 | $45,598 | #112 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,407 | $35,042 | #103 of 122 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,145 | $26,355 | #460 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $33,013 | — | #122 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Volunteer State Community College education graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Volunteer State Community College rank for education?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Volunteer State Community College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Volunteer State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for education ($41,787).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.