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Northeast State Community College

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, TN · Rural · 4,404 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Blountville, Tennessee, Northeast State Community College is highly regarded for its seamless university transfer pathways and robust technical education, particularly its premier programs in Nursing, Allied Health, and Advanced Technologies. The college fosters a supportive, commuter-friendly campus culture that emphasizes student success through personalized advising, active student organizations, and flexible learning options. What truly sets Northeast State apart is its strong partnerships with regional employers like Eastman Chemical—which provide students with direct pipelines to high-demand careers—alongside the opportunity for eligible Tennessee residents to attend tuition-free through the Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect scholarship programs.


Wikipedia:Northeast State Community College is a public community college based in Blountville, Tennessee. It offers technical education and college transfer programs in Blountville and at teaching sites in Elizabethton, Gray, and Kingsport. The school enrolls more than 6,000 students.

Location
Blountville, TN, 37617-0246 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
206 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,793
Out-of-state COA
$28,777
Avg net price
$6,864
In-state tuition
$4,782
Out-of-state tuition
$17,766
Books & supplies
$1,470/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,472
$30–48k
$6,380
$48–75k
$7,563
$75–110k
$9,573
$110k+
$5,579
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
33%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
46%
Median earnings (6yr)
$29,726
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,553
Median debt
$6,827
Monthly loan payment
$72
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,750$5,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$9,000
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$19,461
Independent students
37%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
39%
Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
49%
Avg faculty salary
$6,830/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,070
Federal loan rate
0%

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