Computer and Information Sciences at Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all computer and information sciences associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Computer and Information Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $33,171 | — | — | — |
| Pellissippi State Community College | $44,224 | $47,845 | $10,000 | 0.23 |
| Nashville State Community College | $42,160 | — | $9,125 | 0.22 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | $41,400 | $52,697 | $16,484 | 0.40 |
| Walters State Community College | $36,266 | — | — | — |
| Volunteer State Community College | $35,042 | — | $16,745 | 0.48 |
| National Median | $35,760 | — | $14,932 | 0.42 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville | $4,576 | $44,224 | $10,000 |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville | $4,498 | $42,160 | $9,125 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $4,550 | $41,400 | $16,484 |
| Walters State Community College Morristown | $4,519 | $36,266 | — |
| Volunteer State Community College Gallatin | $4,524 | $35,042 | $16,745 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southwest Tennessee Community College, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.