Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$6,777

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

18.5%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

5,653

In-state tuition

$4,730

Out-of-state tuition

$17,714

Cost of attendance

$14,385

Median earnings (10y)

$38,519

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

13 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (51% of credentials).

  • STEM11%
  • Health12%
  • Business9%
  • Humanities & arts51%
  • Social sciences10%
  • Trades & services7%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's1,037$23,622$13,309
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's105$53,764$25,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's98$24,631$15,687
Education, General.Associate's73
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's68$43,872$9,125
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's51$41,824$24,200
Legal Support Services.Associate's48
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate38
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate37
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate35
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate33
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's31
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's30
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate30
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's29$25,394
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's29
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate28
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate25
Music.Undergraduate certificate25
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's25$30,497
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's25
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's23
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate23
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate22
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate22$15,266
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate21
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate20
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Associate's19
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate17
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's17
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Associate's17$38,147
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.Undergraduate certificate16
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Undergraduate certificate16
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.Associate's15
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate15
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate14
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's13$26,115
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate12$14,125
Music.Associate's11
Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's7

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Nashville State Community College

Nashville State Community College is a large institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,653 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Nashville State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,777 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,730 for in-state students and $17,714 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,385 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 18.5%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,519 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Nashville State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (51% of credentials), health (12% of credentials), stem (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Nashville, Tennessee (city), Nashville State Community College draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Nashville State Community College

Q.How much does Nashville State Community College cost?

The average net price at Nashville State Community College is $6,777 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,385.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Nashville State Community College?

Nashville State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 18.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Nashville State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Nashville State Community College graduate earns $38,519 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Nashville State Community College?

Published tuition is $4,730 in-state and $17,714 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Nashville State Community College located?

Nashville State Community College is located in Nashville, Tennessee (ZIP 37209).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Nashville State Community College at their official website.