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Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, Tennessee · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024 · Phone: (731) 286-3200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Dyersburg State Community College is a public trade and career school in Dyersburg, Tennessee, offering EMT & paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and medical billing & coding, accredited by SACS.
Dyersburg State Community College has a 33.5% completion rate, below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $6,900, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,132.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Dyersburg State Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 33.9% 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 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,320 | $48,780 | $62,930 |
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 | 141 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $45,609 | $43,798 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $33,993 | 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
Dyersburg State Community College is a public community college in Dyersburg, Tennessee, located in a remote town setting. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and, for its nursing offerings, by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its 7 trade-related program families, the campus awards the most credentials in EMT & paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and medical billing & coding programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 33.5%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,900, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $36,132. About 33.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 216 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 2,103, this campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused credentials such as EMT training or medical billing, rather than longer associate-degree pathways, though program length itself is not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion rate against the low reported debt levels. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by confirming accreditor standing with SACS and ACEN.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Dyersburg State Community College offers 7 trade-related program families, most notably EMT & paramedic training (163 completers), medical assistant programs (33), and medical billing & coding programs (20).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.5%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,900, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,132, per the 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Dyersburg State Community College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition and public accountability standards compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm schedules for specific programs like EMT training or medical billing.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through SACS and ACEN directly, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?220057.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers short, career-focused programs such as EMT and medical billing training, which may suit career changers, though specific adult-learner services are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Dyersburg State Community College at (731) 286-3200 or visit https://www.dscc.edu/ for application details.
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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.