2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
A student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 58 schools in Tennessee to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
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Our analysis found Pellissippi State Community College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. Pellissippi State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 1,608 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Tennessee who attend Pellissippi State Community College full time pay an average of $4,456 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,272. Associate Degree recipients from Pellissippi State Community College accumulate an average of $13,973 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Pellissippi State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Austin Peay State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Tennessee. Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,301 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Austin Peay State University is $8,431. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,975. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,964 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Austin Peay State University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Volunteer State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Tennessee. VSCC is a public institution located in Gallatin, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,250 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VSCC is $4,384. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,200. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,586 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
VSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Chattanooga State Community College is a great place for students working on their associate degree. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,147 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattanooga State Community College is $4,430. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,934. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,949 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chattanooga State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Motlow State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,113 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Motlow. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,232. Associate Degree recipients from Motlow accumulate an average of $9,423 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Motlow. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Nashville State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,028 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nashville State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,188. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,667 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Nashville State Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwest Tennessee Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 963 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Tennessee who attend Southwest full time pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,246. Associate Degree recipients from Southwest accumulate an average of $17,440 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Walters State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. WSCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Morristown, Tennessee. It awarded 945 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSCC is $4,399. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,215. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,502 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
WSCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
South College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. South College is a private for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 945 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend South College, expect to pay an average of $17,335 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from South College accumulate an average of $28,086 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Roane State Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Harriman, Tennessee, the small public school awarded 940 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Roane State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,540. On average, associate degree students take out $14,273 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Roane State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northeast State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Blountville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 899 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast State Technical Community College is $4,422. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,238. Associate Degree recipients from Northeast State Technical Community College accumulate an average of $10,550 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Online courses are available at Northeast State Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbia State Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Columbia, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 915 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,666 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbia State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,124. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,719 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbia State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jackson State Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. JSCC is a public institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 557 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,618 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JSCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,076. Associate Degree recipients from JSCC accumulate an average of $10,619 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
JSCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cleveland State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Cleveland, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 453 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,400 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cleveland State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,216. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,157 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Cleveland State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Dyersburg State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, the small public school handed out 370 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they attend DSCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,226. On average, associate degree students take out $12,229 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Cumberland University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. CU is located in Lebanon, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 228 associate degrees to qualified students.
CU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,412. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,077 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 0% took at least some of their classes online.
Concorde Career College - Memphis ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the small private for-profit school awarded 187 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $29,249 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Concorde Career College - Memphis. In fact, around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Harrogate, Tennessee, and it awarded 193 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,210 to cover tuition and fees at LMU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from LMU accumulate an average of $24,167 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LMU. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern Adventist University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 142 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $23,210 to cover tuition and fees at Southern Adventist. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,595 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Adventist. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bethel University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in McKenzie, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 98 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Bethel does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,981. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Bethel does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Remington College - Memphis Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 81 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Remington College - Memphis Campus accumulate an average of $24,535 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Remington College - Memphis Campus is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Daymar College - Clarksville came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and it awarded 76 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Daymar College - Clarksville does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Fortis Institute - Nashville landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Fortis Institute - Nashville is a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 75 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Nashville is $15,804. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Nashville accumulate an average of $33,687 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Fortis Institute - Nashville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
SAE Institute - Nashville landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. SAE Institute - Nashville is a very small private for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 73 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend SAE Institute - Nashville, expect to pay an average of $33,199 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from SAE Institute - Nashville accumulate an average of $21,271 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
Strayer University - Tennessee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.
Strayer University - Tennessee does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Strayer University - Tennessee accumulate an average of $30,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Since Strayer University - Tennessee is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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