At a glance
Average net price
$17,858
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
8,745
In-state tuition
$18,535
Out-of-state tuition
$18,535
Cost of attendance
$30,954
Median earnings (10y)
$36,642
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 52.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
9 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (89% of credentials).
- STEM4%
- Health89%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts0%
- Social sciences1%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions89.1%~7,793 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business3.4%~296 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~242 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.3%~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.6%~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.5%~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology0.2%~17 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 1,449 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 512 | $48,802 | $42,916 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 332 | $103,190 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 323 | — | $15,833 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 314 | $60,366 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 204 | $40,855 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 191 | $38,529 | $25,889 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 171 | $98,265 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 135 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 122 | — | $24,487 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 121 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 102 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 100 | $27,850 | $12,075 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 99 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 63 | $43,940 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 58 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 8 | $40,191 | — |
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 South College
South College is a large institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 8,745 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at South College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,858 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $18,535 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,954 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.1%, a average completion outcome. 52.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $36,642 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
South College confers degrees and certificates across 9 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (89% of credentials), stem (4% of credentials), business (3% 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 Knoxville, Tennessee (city), South 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 South College
Q.How much does South College cost?
The average net price at South College is $17,858 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,954.
Q.What is the graduation rate at South College?
South College has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do South College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median South College graduate earns $36,642 per year.
Q.What is tuition at South College?
Published tuition is $18,535 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is South College located?
South College is located in Knoxville, Tennessee (ZIP 37909).
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 South College at their official website.