Is Southwest Tennessee Community College worth it?
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, two-year institution in Memphis, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 972 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, emergency medical technology and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,491
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,124
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,071
Average net price
$4,754
Completion rate
19%
Completions (2024)
972
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,047
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 | $28,980 | $35,883 | 198 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $72,913 | $80,052 | 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $48,290 | $52,109 | 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $43,958 | N/A | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,879 | $47,286 | 19 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $33,171 | N/A | 17 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $44,955 | $54,736 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 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 | 473 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 80 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 80 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 42 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 27 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 16 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | Associate | 16 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | Associate | 14 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | Associate | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Tennessee 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.
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