South College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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8,745
students enrolled
2,558
degrees and certificates a year
42%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$17,858
average net price a year
Tuition $16,450
$37,570
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,642
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 90% | 2,305 |
| Business & management | 5% | 120 |
| Security & protective services | 3% | 63 |
| Computer & information sciences | 1% | 33 |
| Engineering technologies | 1% | 15 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 1 | 1 | |||
| Data science | 3 |
The job market around South 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 health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (16 open), finance (62 open), sales (51 open), operations (88 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.
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Common questions
- How big is South College?
- South College enrolls about 8,745 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awards about 2,558 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at South College?
- 42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do South College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,570 six years after entry and $36,642 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does South College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. South College awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near South 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.
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