Is Nashville State Community College worth it?
Nashville State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Nashville, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 1,024 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, culinary arts and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,662
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,592
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,519
Average net price
$6,777
Completion rate
18%
Completions (2024)
1,024
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,653
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,280 | $46,693 | 254 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $34,306 | $45,965 | 44 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $42,160 | $61,289 | 41 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $63,235 | $77,645 | 39 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $40,411 | $49,331 | 38 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $40,196 | $54,457 | 25 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $27,412 | N/A | 19 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $50,556 | N/A | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $40,000 | N/A | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $40,023 | N/A | 17 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $52,424 | N/A | 16 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $37,468 | $47,139 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 495 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 43 |
| Education, General | Associate | 41 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 32 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 23 |
| Child Development | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Associate | 20 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Associate | 19 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 2,244 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 875 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10% | 767 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 630 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 540 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 507 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 483 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 407 |
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Sources: federal figures for Nashville State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page