Pellissippi State Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,440

5.11% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,568

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

9,399

47.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

31.5%

643 Graduates

About

Pellissippi State Community College is a higher education institution located in Knox County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pellissippi State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (834 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (83 degrees), and Communications Technology (81 degrees).

In 2024, 1,742 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pellissippi State Community College. 48.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,408 degrees), 11.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (124 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pellissippi State Community College is $4,440, which is $−3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pellissippi State Community College is $4,440, which is $3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,568.

In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending Pellissippi State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,440

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pellissippi State Community College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Pellissippi State Community College is $−3,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pellissippi State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,568

2024 Value

1.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pellissippi State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,568. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pellissippi State Community College grew by 1.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pellissippi State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,925

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pellissippi State Community College was of $8,925 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pellissippi State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Pellissippi State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.74% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pellissippi State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Pellissippi State Community College had a total enrollment of 9,399 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pellissippi State Community College is 4,489 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,910. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at Pellissippi State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pellissippi State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74% White, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino, 6.53% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 2.68% Asian, 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0745% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pellissippi State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by White Male (36%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pellissippi State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,399 students. The full-time enrollment at Pellissippi State Community College is 4,489 and the part-time enrollment is 4,910. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at Pellissippi State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pellissippi State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pellissippi State Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Pellissippi State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pellissippi State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,953 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
871 enrolled students
Black or African American
614 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pellissippi State Community College is 74% White, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino, 6.53% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 2.68% Asian, 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0745% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 173 students (1.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 44 fewer women than men received degrees from Pellissippi State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pellissippi State Community College is white (1,408 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (124 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pellissippi State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (834 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (83 degrees) and Communications Technology (81 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pellissippi State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (130 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (267 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (834 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pellissippi State Community College are Other managers (143,162 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,762 people), Graphic designers (101,178 people), Software developers (78,506 people), and Postsecondary teachers (70,722 people).

The most specialized majors at Pellissippi State Community College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (130 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (267 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (834 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (53 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pellissippi State Community College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Pellissippi State Community College are Communication Technologies (130 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (267 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (834 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (53 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pellissippi State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (311,627 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,905 people), Computer Systems Design (153,677 people), Construction (95,027 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (88,446 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pellissippi State Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
10 degrees awarded
Child Development
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pellissippi State Community College was Manufacturing Engineering Technology with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pellissippi State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

893

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

849

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 893 degrees were awarded to men at Pellissippi State Community College, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (849).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pellissippi State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 378 degrees were awarded to men at Pellissippi State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.829 times less than the 456 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 456 degrees were awarded to men at Pellissippi State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.21 times more than the 378 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Pellissippi State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,408 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
124 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pellissippi State Community College is white (1,408 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (124 degrees).

1.03% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,975 degrees awarded
White Male
1,904 degrees awarded
White Female
1,250 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pellissippi State Community College is white female (1,975 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,904 degrees).

Operations

Pellissippi State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.55M (20.3%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Pellissippi State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 93.7M. Pellissippi State Community College employs 113 Associate professors, 42 Professors and 33 Instructors. Most academics at Pellissippi State Community College are Female Associate professor (67), Male Associate professor (46), and Female Professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pellissippi State Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 106 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, and Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 35 employees.

Endowment

$17.5M

2024 Endowment

16.6%

growth from 2023

Pellissippi State Community College has an endowment valued at about $17.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pellissippi State Community College grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.1M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pellissippi State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$42.2M

2024 Salaries

7.19%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Pellissippi State Community College paid a median of $42.2M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($93.7M) and a 7.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.2% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.22% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.9M

Instructional Salaries

214

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pellissippi State Community College paid a total of $14.9M to 214 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pellissippi State Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 106 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, and Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 35 employees.

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