Liberal Arts General Studies at Pellissippi State Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Pellissippi State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pellissippi State Community College is in Knoxville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 834 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Pellissippi State Community College.
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Studying Online at Pellissippi State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Pellissippi State Community College. Among 9,399 students, 2,252 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,974 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Pellissippi State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pellissippi State Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Pellissippi State Community College
Those who finish Pellissippi State Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,845 |
| 2 years | $23,245 |
| 3 years | $29,265 |
| 4 years | $33,724 |
| 5 years | $40,135 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Pellissippi State Community College report median earnings of $33,724, compared with $38,310 for all Pellissippi State Community College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Pellissippi State Community College stands at $8,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Pellissippi State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Pellissippi State Community College are 55% women (456) and 45% men (378).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Pellissippi State Community College
Among the 834 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Pellissippi State Community College, 55% were women (456) and 45% were men (378).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Pellissippi State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 641 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 75 |
| Black / African American | 47 |
| Asian | 21 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 35 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Pellissippi State Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Pellissippi State Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Pellissippi State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 834 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Pellissippi State Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.