Is Volunteer State Community College worth it?
Volunteer State Community College is a public, two-year institution in Gallatin, Tennessee (large suburb). It awarded 1,465 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, emergency medical technology and information technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,410
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,655
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,150
Average net price
$7,802
Completion rate
28%
Completions (2024)
1,465
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,339
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 | $26,355 | $43,145 | 261 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $45,599 | $58,508 | 167 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $35,042 | $45,407 | 48 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $45,598 | $51,709 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $47,716 | $54,956 | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $40,513 | $53,909 | 42 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | $33,013 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Associate | N/A | $45,014 | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Legal Support Services | 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 | 601 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 105 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 84 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 62 |
| Information Technology | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 57 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 56 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 47 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 36 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Associate | 36 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 31% | 2,677 |
| Public Administration | 16% | 1,385 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 975 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 678 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 471 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 430 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 5% | 404 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 324 |
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Sources: federal figures for Volunteer 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.
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