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Nashville State Community College
Nashville, Tennessee · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 120 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37209 · Phone: (615) 353-3333 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Nashville State Community College is a public trade and career school in Nashville, TN offering culinary, medical assistant, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nashville State Community College has an 18.5% completion rate, below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%; median graduate debt is $9,595 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,519, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Nashville State Community College; federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and about 33.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $45,410 | $69,810 | $81,900 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,620 | $60,530 | $64,430 |
| Electricians | $39,600 | $61,090 | $76,060 |
| 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 and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 25 | $41,824 | $41,937 | $14,924 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | $26,933 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | 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
Nashville State Community College is a public community college in Nashville, Tennessee, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards trade and career credentials across several program families, with the largest numbers of completers in culinary & pastry schools (38), medical assistant programs (25), and surgical technologist programs (15), among seven total program families offered.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 18.5%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,595, and median earnings ten years after entry were $38,519. About 33.0% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus serves a large city and enrolls 5,653 undergraduates overall, with 94 trade program completers reflected in the data provided. Given the mix of shorter career-training programs and its accredited status, it may suit students seeking direct-entry trade credentials, though specific program lengths are not stated here. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since figures like cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Nashville State Community College offers seven program families, with the most completers in culinary & pastry schools (38), medical assistant programs (25), and surgical technologist programs (15).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 18.5%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,595, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,519, per federal data.
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 (615) 353-3333 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?221184, and confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (615) 353-3333 to confirm requirements for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Nashville State Community College at (615) 353-3333 or through its website, https://www.nscc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; 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.