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Northeast State Technical Community College is a public, comprehensive community college located in Blountville, Tennessee. Northeast State was originally established as the Tri-Cities State Area Vocational-Technical School in 1966. It became a part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee in 1983. It was given its present name on July 1, 1990.
Northeast State offers associates degrees in over 50 programs of study. Students can use these degrees to transfer to a number of local and regional four-year colleges or universities. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations as well.
Northeast State can be found in Blountville, TN (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Northeast State.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
Northeast State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 5,237 students were enrolled in Northeast State.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeast State Technical Community College
2425 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617-0246
General Phone: (423) 323-3191
http://www.NortheastState.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 293 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Engineering Technician | 95 | industrial tech, electronics tech, drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 41 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | cardiovascular tech, dental assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech |
| Medicine | 34 | health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer product certification, network management |
| Construction Trades | 23 | electrician |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | child development |
| Production Trades | 17 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 8 | science tech, chemical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeast State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 535 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 128 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 4 |
In 2007, Northeast State had a total enrollment of 5,237 students (3,574 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 98% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 939 | 939 | 100% | 939 | 100% |
| Men | 453 | 453 | 100% | 453 | 100% |
| Women | 486 | 486 | 100% | 486 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,625 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,701 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Northeast State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 537800)
Northeast State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $64,016 | 4 | $69,671 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $64,016 | 8 | $67,024 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $51,576 | 4 | $51,888 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $46,712 | 20 | $46,252 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $39,796 | 8 | $38,921 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $37,995 | 14 | $35,881 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $41,722 | 46 | $42,311 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeast State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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