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Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, Tennessee · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066 · Phone: (615) 452-8600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Volunteer State Community College is a public trade and career school in Gallatin, Tennessee, offering EMT and paramedic training, radiology and sonography programs, and medical billing and coding, accredited by SACS and program-specific bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Volunteer State Community College has a 28.2% completion rate versus a 64.3% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,550 and median earnings of $41,150 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Volunteer State Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 33.3% 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 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,320 | $48,780 | $62,930 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Dental assistants | $37,810 | $46,720 | $59,270 |
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 | 144 | $42,008 | $36,560 | $4,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | $42,008 | $36,560 | $4,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 27 | $42,712 | $44,595 | $9,973 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 21 | $44,443 | $45,956 | $8,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 17 | $33,756 | $28,236 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $42,008 | $36,560 | $4,750 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | 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
Volunteer State Community College is a public community college located in Gallatin, Tennessee, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its 8 program families, the most-awarded trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and medical billing & coding programs.
Of roughly 5,339 undergraduates, 291 completed a trade program in the reporting period. The overall completion rate is 28.2%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,550, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,150. About 33.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused credentials such as EMT training or medical billing and coding, as well as those seeking longer allied-health programs like radiology or dental assisting; specific program lengths are not reported here, so adult learners and career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome data, check with the listed accreditors and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Volunteer State Community College offers 8 program families, with the most-awarded being EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and medical billing & coding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, plus program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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 28.2%, 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 $7,550, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,150, 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) 452-8600 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Volunteer State Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit schools, though specific tuition here is not reported in this data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for programs like EMT training or radiology.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the listed accreditors and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program lengths or schedule format, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from this listing; contact the school to ask about part-time or accelerated options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Volunteer State Community College at (615) 452-8600 or through its website, https://www.volstate.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard 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.