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The Blount County area is home of some of the finest higher education institutions and a wealth of vocational and technical schools.
Maryville College
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-8000
MC announces changes in academic programming
| General Data |
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| Enrollment |
1,103 |
| Faculty Full-Time |
78 |
| % with Ph.D or Terminal Degrees |
91% |
| Faculty/student ratio |
14/1 |
| Average Class Size |
17 |
| Degree Programs |
Bachelor of Arts, Music, and Science |
| Tuition |
$14,399.00 per semester for full-time students |
Pellissippi State Community College
Four Campus Locations - Blount County Campus in Alcoa, and the Division, Magnolia, and Pellissippi Campuses in Knoxville
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
865-694-6400
| General Data |
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| Enrollment (includes main campus and 3 satellite campuses) |
9,945 |
| Degree Programs |
Associate of Sciences |
| Degrees Granted (08-09) |
669 |
| Average Class Size |
21 |
| Tuition (2010) |
$111.00 per credit hour |
Pellissippi State offers four area locations, including one in Blount County. Offering classes in Blount County since 1985, the new facility located at 2731 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, is slated to open in Fall 2010 and will accomodate 1,000 students.
Pellissippi State offers two-year associate's degree programs: Career Programs which prepare graduates to directly enter the workforce; and Transfer Programs, which prepare them to continue on for a four-year bachelor's degree.
Career Programs (and concentrations):
Administrative Professional Technology - Business or Healthcare Office Administration
Business Administration - Computer Accounting, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Management, and Marketing
Computer Science and Information Technology - Database Design and Development, Networking and Communications Systems, and Programming
Early Childhood Education
Engineering Technology - Civil, Electrical Construction Management, Electrical, Industrial Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Mechanical
General Technology
Interior Design Technology
Media Technologies - Communications Graphics Technology, Photography, Video Production Technology, Web Technology
Nursing (available at both Magnolia and Blount campuses in Fall 2010)
Paralegal Studies
Transfer Programs are offered in more than 80 areas. For a complete list, wisit www.pstcc.edu or call 865-694-6400.
Pellissippi State has agreements with many college and universities that make transfer easier.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
800 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
865 974-1000
| General Data |
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| Enrollment (09-10) |
27.107 |
| Undergraduate |
21,006 |
| Graduate |
6,106 |
| Faculty (Full-time) |
1,406 |
| % w/Ph.D |
70% |
| Tuition (In-state) |
|
| Undergraduate |
$7,146 |
| Graduate |
$8,090 |
| Law Students |
$13,678 |
| Vet Students |
$19,238 |
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flagship campus in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies; research and creative activity; and public service. The University offers more than 300 degree programs including in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture and Design, Art, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication and Information, Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine.
Fountainhead College of Technology
3203 Tazewell Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-9422
| Tuition Info |
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| Electronic Technology |
$25,260 |
| Information Technology, Website Development, and Computer Programming |
$23,500 |
| Network Securities and Forensics |
$25,800 |
| Technical Management |
$25,060 |
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Technology Institute offers both Associates and Bachelors degrees in a variety of technological areas of study. The Associates programs are Electronic Technology, Information Technology, Website Development, and Computer Programming. The Bachelors programs are Technology Management, Network Securities, and Forensics. Accreditation: Accrediting commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, Washington, D.C.
Tennessee Weselyan College
204 East College Street
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-7504
Knoxville (865/ 777-5100)
| General Data (both campuses) |
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| Enrollment |
1188 |
| Athens Campus |
1070 |
| Knoxville Campus |
118 |
| Total |
1188 |
| Faculty/ Student Ratio |
1:15 |
| Degree Programs |
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Sciences, Music
Education, Science, and Science in Nursing |
| Degrees Granted (09-10) |
212 |
| Tuition |
$18,000 per year |
Highly-qualified faculty and staff are committed to assisting students in the realization of their full potential by providing appropriate career, pre-professional, and professional education and/or requisite preparation for continued study in graduate school. The College offers baccalaureate programs in fine arts, humanities, natural and social sciences as well as business, nursing, other career-related areas, and teacher certification.
Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
| General Data |
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| Enrollment (Spring '10) |
781 |
| Faculty(Full Time) |
32 |
| Tuition |
$800 per trimester (Full-time). Part-time tuition varies. |
The Tennessee Technology Center offers both certificate and diploma programs, along with part time evening programs. The center also provides customized training for business and industry. The full time programs include Automotive Technology, Business Systems Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Cosmetology and Manicuring, Diesel Mechanics, Drafting/Cad Technology, Computer and Network Systems Technologies, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Technology Foundations, Truck Driving, Welding and Health Occupations/Dental Assistant/Medical Assistant/Practical Nursing/Surgical Technologist/Medical Office Information Technology.
The part time evening programs include AutoCAD 2010 Introduction/Intermediate, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR training, Medical Terminology w/ Anatomy/Physiology, Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding, Intermediate Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, Review for CPC Examination, Dental Sealants, Coronal Polishing, Study Skills/Basic Math, and Introduction to Computers/Windows XP, the Internet and E-mail w/ Microsoft XP, Word, Excel, Axcess and Powerpoint, Boat Finisher and Repairer
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
(800) 325-0900
| General Data |
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| Enrollment (2009) |
3,948 |
| % Faculty with Ph.D |
85% |
| Faculty/Student Ratio |
1:19 |
| Tuition (Full-time) |
$15,120 per year |
| Average Class Size |
15 |
| Degrees |
Over 30 areas of study. The Debusk School of Osteopathic Medicine also opened on August 1, 2007. |
King College
Two Knoxville Locations:
The Village at Hardin Valley (open in August '10)
10950 Spring Bluff Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
Pellissippi State Community College Campus Location
Knox County Center for Health Sciences
32 Hayfield Road
Knoxville, TN 37922
| General Data (The Village at Hardin Valley) |
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| Degree Programs |
Bachelor of Business |
| Tuition |
$230 per hour |
| General Data (PSTCC Location) |
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| Degree Programs |
Bachelor of Nursing |
| Tuition |
$275 per credit hour |
| Average Class Size |
20 |
| Faculty |
10 |
Roane State Community College
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN
(865) 354-3000
| General Data |
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| Enrollment (2009) |
6,281 |
| Tuition In-State |
$111 per credit hour |
| Tuition Out-of-State |
$349 per credit hour |
| Degree Programs |
Associates of Arts, Sciences,
Applied Sciences
|
| Degrees Awarded (09-10) |
396 |
Roane State provides transfer and career preparation study options, as well as continuing education and developmental education. The transfer program is designed for students who plan to transfer to senior institutions, while the career preparation program is meant for students desiring an Associates Degree. Finally, Roane State's continuing education opportunities are provided through a variety of non-credit courses that are meant to fulfill personal enrichment, business and industrial requirements, specific technological information, and for general cultural benefits. The community college has eight locations across East Tennessee.
Tusculum College
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 636-7300
| General Data |
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| Enrollment |
2,500 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio |
1:16 |
| Average Class size |
17 |
| % with Ph.D |
63 % |
| Degrees Granted (09-10) |
569 |
| Tuition, plus Room and Board (10-11) |
$27,920 |
Tusculum offers a "Focused Calendar" where students take one course at a time, also known as a "block", with 8 blocks offered in the academic calendar (4 per semester). They also offer adult-oriented accelerated programs in Knoxville and surrounding areas. The Professional Studies division is tailored to fit the needs of working adults.
National College of Business & Technology
8415 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-2011
| General Data |
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| Tuition |
$202 per credit hour |
| Enrollment |
500 |
| Degrees |
Associate of Science and diploma programs in the fields of Business, Computers and Healthcare. |
National College of Business & Technology offers job skills training where students receive practical, real-world training, with small class sizes and personal attention. All classes are highly focused on the skills relevant to a student's career path. Classes begin eight times a year with day and night schedules, located at 8415 Kingston Pike.