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Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, Tennessee · Public community college
Address: 5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, TN 38134 · Phone: (901) 333-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public trade and career school in Memphis, TN offering EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by SACS.
Southwest Tennessee Community College has a 19.0% completion rate, below the state average of 64.3%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,071, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 41.3% 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 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $50,540 | $64,630 | $78,700 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,550 | $41,920 | $48,270 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,820 | $50,290 | $63,790 |
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 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $35,648 | $41,937 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $19,876 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $46,954 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 9 | $34,043 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $35,648 | $41,937 | 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
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public community college located in Memphis, Tennessee. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation. Its trade and career training is concentrated in EMT and paramedic training, radiology and sonography programs, and pharmacy technician programs, among seven total program families offered, including medical assistant and auto mechanic training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 19.0%, which is below the state average of 64.3%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $34,071. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 41.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment among the school's 5,047 undergraduates.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, career-focused programs such as EMT training or pharmacy technician certification rather than longer associate degree tracks, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate against program specifics with the school directly. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and pharmacy technician programs, among seven total program families including medical assistant and auto mechanic training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation.
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-based aid including 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 19.0%, which is below the state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (901) 333-5000 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,071.
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?
This is a public school, which typically means it is state-subsidized and often lower cost than for-profit alternatives, though tuition specifics here are not reported in federal data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (901) 333-5000 or visit https://www.southwest.tn.edu/ for program details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?221485.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers short, focused programs like EMT training and pharmacy technician certification, which may suit career changers, but specific fit details beyond program family names are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Southwest Tennessee Community College by phone at (901) 333-5000 or visit their website at https://www.southwest.tn.edu/ for application information.
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.