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Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, Tennessee · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, TN 37312 · Phone: (423) 472-7141 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cleveland State Community College is a public trade and career school in Cleveland, Tennessee, offering EMT & paramedic training, welding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACEN and SACS.
Cleveland State Community College has a 36.8% completion rate versus a 64.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,954 and median earnings of $36,671 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid can be used here (Title IV), and about 27.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,720 | $40,330 | $48,430 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,840 | $48,040 | $57,450 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Machinists | $37,560 | $49,600 | $61,220 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 66 | $24,569 | $23,456 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $24,569 | $23,456 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $53,425 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $22,233 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Cleveland State Community College is a public college located in Cleveland, Tennessee. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) here. The campus offers six program families in trade and career fields, with the most completed being EMT & paramedic training, welding schools, and medical assistant programs.
Among students in trade programs, the completion rate is 36.8 percent, compared to a state average of 64.3 percent — below the state average. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,954, and median earnings ten years after entry are $36,671. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.2 percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body relies on need-based aid.
This campus, located in a small city setting, may suit students pursuing short, hands-on training such as EMT/paramedic or welding rather than lengthy degree programs, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adult learners or career changers should confirm program length, schedule format, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cleveland State Community College offers six program families, most notably EMT & paramedic training, welding schools, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.8 percent, compared to a state average of 64.3 percent — below the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $7,954, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,671, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (423) 472-7141 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cleveland State Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to private for-profit schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for EMT, welding, or medical assistant training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?219879.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs, such as EMT training and welding, are often shorter, hands-on offerings that can suit career changers, but specific schedule and length details are not reported here — confirm with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cleveland State Community College at (423) 472-7141 or through its website, https://www.clevelandstatecc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.