Pellissippi State Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pellissippi State Community College at a glance

• 6,715

  students enrolled

• 1,778

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $4,983

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,224 in state, $17,424 out of state

• $32,944

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,440

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Pellissippi State Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Pellissippi State Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Knox County, where the college is.

• 509

  open professional jobs

• 66

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  13 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Knox County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $71,662

  median household income

  Knox County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering technologies, business & management, health professions, which lead to engineering (81 open), operations (88 open), finance (62 open), sales (51 open), marketing (25 open), human resources (24 open).

Hiring most: University of Tennessee System (76), University of Tennessee (64), Covenant Health (Tennessee) (21), Pilot Company (17), University of Tennessee (15), Covenant Health (Tennessee) (8), GPAC (8), Aston Carter (6).

What they hire for: Operations (88), Engineering (81), Finance (62), Sales (51), Administration (27), Marketing (25). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville · 865-594-5500 · Job Service, Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm: Resource Center, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Tennessee

• Nashville State Community CollegeNashville · 5,653 students
• Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin · 5,339 students
• Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga · 5,284 students
• Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis · 5,047 students
• Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville · 4,404 students
• Motlow State Community CollegeTullahoma · 3,962 students

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Common questions

How big is Pellissippi State Community College?

Pellissippi State Community College enrolls about 6,715 students and is a public 2-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awards about 1,778 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pellissippi State Community College?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pellissippi State Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,944 six years after entry and $38,440 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pellissippi State Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Pellissippi State Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Pellissippi State Community College?

509 open professional jobs are listed in Knox County, 66 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. University of Tennessee System has the most openings.