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FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

23:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

20

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,842

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Volunteer State Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Volunteer State Community College (VSCC)

2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN

Volunteer State Community College, located in northern Middle Tennessee, offers a variety of programs that allow students to obtain their Associate Degree, certificates or just continue with education. Vol State serves students from Metro Nashville to the Cumberland Plateau. Besides Gallatin, Vol States main campus, the college offers satellite campuses across the region. This includes campuses specifically for evening classes, high school dual-enrolment and other programs like Health and Business.

Vol State has a very diverse and large variety of clubs and organization, which provides great opportunities to its students to learn and later serve the community. Free tutoring and low tuition has made VSCC a top choice for returning and new students in the area. Students wanting to complete a bachelor’s degree can take advantage of Vol States’ Tennessee Transfer Pathway Program

Cost to attend is $139 per semester hour for in-state students, and $574 for out of state students. For more information on tuition and fees, including maintenance fees, please visit Vol States tuition information page.

VSCC provides assistance to students who need to apply for financial aid and apply for fee waivers. Grants, along with Scholarships are also available for students to take advantage of. 

There are currently more than 8,000 students enrolled at VSCC, and the college prides itself on being culturally diverse. Vol State provides a healthy learning environment to its students, and offers many tools and resources to ensure a quality education. You can visit Vol State’s webpage for a more detailed look at the college.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. VSCC offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male306
Female494

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Asian14
Black50
Hispanic58
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders2
White634
Multiple Races22
Non Resident Alien3
Unknown15

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Volunteer State Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
    • Total Employment: 190
    • Average Annual Salary: $63340

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Volunteer State Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Volunteer State Community College may provide services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Volunteer State Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Softball