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Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN·Public·3,250 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,250 students.

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3,250
Students
$4,270
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,600
Earnings
10 yr
$8,454
Debt

About This School

Roane State Community College is a public institution located in Harriman, Tennessee with approximately 3,250 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,270 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Roane State Community College is a public community college in eastern Tennessee, with its main campus in Harriman in Roane County. It was authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1969, along with two other community colleges, and operates under the authority of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

This is a strong option for students who want an affordable start — at just $6,017/year average net cost and a median debt of only $6,426, you can complete your studies without a crushing financial burden. That said, the median earnings of $32,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a career in a field where local wages are competitive, rather than an endpoint for anyone chasing higher earning potential.

Founded
1971
Setting
Distant town
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,139

Popular Programs

Health Professions31%
Business & Marketing8%
Education2%
Computer Science2%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,998
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,630
Avg Net Price
$4,270
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$3,444
$30–48k$3,636
$48–75k$5,220
$75–110k$7,594
$110k+$10,354

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$8,454

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,454
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$30,600
Female graduates$25,800

Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,454
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White85%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%
Two or more races3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,250 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Roane State Community College

276 Patton Lane

Harriman, TN 37748

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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