Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,047 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,071 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 19.2%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,754 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, and Computer & Information Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,071
Graduation Rate
19.2%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$4,754
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.58x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,047
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
45.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,778
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,750
Pell Grant Rate
41.3%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,286
Income $30K–$48K
$4,304
Income $48K–$75K
$6,567
Income $110K+
$6,815
Student Demographics
Women
62.3%
White
20.2%
Black
63.0%
Hispanic
9.7%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
2.9%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Preaccredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Associate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $35,883 | 558 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,052 | 64 |
| Business Administration & Management | $47,286 | 32 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $54,736 | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $52,109 | 81 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Education | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Tennessee
- Most Affordable Colleges in Tennessee
- Best ROI Colleges in Tennessee
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Tennessee
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