Northeast State Community College

https://www.northeaststate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,440

5.11% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,325

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

5,757

49.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.3%

379 Graduates

About

Northeast State Community College is a higher education institution located in Sullivan County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northeast State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (468 degrees awarded), Information Technology (56 degrees), and Registered Nursing (55 degrees).

In 2024, 1,269 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeast State Community College. 47% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,139 degrees), 25.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeast State Community College is $4,440, which is $−3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeast State Community College is $4,440, which is $3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,325.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Northeast State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,440

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northeast State Community College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Northeast State Community College is $−3,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeast State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,325

2024 Value

7.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northeast State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,325. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northeast State Community College grew by 7.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeast State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,590

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeast State Community College was of $13,590 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 47.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeast State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88% of undergraduate students at Northeast State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.15% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeast State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Northeast State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,757 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northeast State Community College is 2,872 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,885. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at Northeast State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeast State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.8% White, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.68% Black or African American, 1.01% Asian, 0.573% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeast State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (37.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeast State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,757 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeast State Community College is 2,872 and the part-time enrollment is 2,885. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at Northeast State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeast State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeast State Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northeast State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeast State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,766 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
323 enrolled students
Two or More Races
214 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeast State Community College is 82.8% White, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.68% Black or African American, 1.01% Asian, 0.573% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 201 students (3.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 77 fewer women than men received degrees from Northeast State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeast State Community College is white (1,139 degrees awarded). There were 25.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northeast State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (468 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (56 degrees) and Registered Nursing (55 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeast State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (127 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (470 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast State Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (107,448 people), Other managers (105,684 people), Software developers (63,966 people), Construction managers (54,853 people), and Registered nurses (38,629 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeast State Community College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (127 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (470 degrees), Precision Production (57 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast State Community College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Northeast State Community College are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (127 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (470 degrees), Precision Production (57 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (228,628 people), Construction (140,508 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (121,473 people), Computer Systems Design (107,222 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (90,693 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeast State Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Welding Technology
40 degrees awarded
Electromechanical Technology
21 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northeast State Community College was Welding Technology with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northeast State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

673

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

596

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 673 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast State Community College, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (596).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeast State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.561 times less than the 301 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 301 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.78 times more than the 169 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from Northeast State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,139 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
44 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeast State Community College is white (1,139 degrees awarded). There were 25.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

1.02% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
757 degrees awarded
White Male
686 degrees awarded
White Male
682 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeast State Community College is white male (757 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (686 degrees).

Operations

Northeast State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.51M (14.5%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Northeast State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 60.5M. Northeast State Community College employs 47 Associate professors, 47 Instructors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Northeast State Community College are Male Instructor (30), Female Associate professor (26), and Male Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Endowment

$17.3M

2024 Endowment

9.72%

growth from 2023

Northeast State Community College has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeast State Community College grew 9.72% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeast State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.6M

2024 Salaries

14.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northeast State Community College paid a median of $27.6M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($60.5M) and a 14.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.55% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.26% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.77M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northeast State Community College paid a total of $8.77M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

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