Northeast State Community College is a public community college located in Blountville, TN. It offers 39 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 7 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northeast State Community College is $4,542 for Tennessee residents and $17,742 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Tennessee public community colleges' average ($9,162).

The school has 5,100 students, which is higher than Tennessee community collleges' average (1,560). In addition, 1,324 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Northeast State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,542$17,742
Books & Supplies$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,941
Average Financial Aid$4,539
Cost of Attendance$23,943$37,143
After Financial Aid$19,404$32,604
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Northeast State Community College$4,542$17,742
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee$4,730$9,162
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Northeast State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs61NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2118NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Recording Arts Technology/Technician11 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 49 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 45 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 42 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Development18 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 completers
447 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology19 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician19 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder50 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant10 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 47 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 51 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science8 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,100 students at Northeast State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,362 male students and 2,843 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total5,2052,8332,372
Male Students2,3621,2821,080
Female Students2,8431,5511,292

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 5,100 total students, 2,990 students enrolled through distance learning (1,324 students enrolled exclusively and 1,666 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,100
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,324
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,666
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,110

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Northeast State Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN
Phone423-323-3191
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,542
Out-of-State$17,742
Student Population »5,100 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »28%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate56% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,539
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)