Cost of DSCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,643 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,902 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,262 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,520 |
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| Average net price after aid | $6,557 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $5,871 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,779 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,009 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,407 |
| $110,001+ | $12,320 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with DSCC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at DSCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 288 | $47,318 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 68 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 37 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 33 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 52 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 304 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 182 | $74,997 | $9,450 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 514 | $29,460 | $6,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland | $10,503 | — | $41,366 |
| Jackson State Community College | Jackson | $7,025 | — | $39,715 |
| Roane State Community College | Harriman | $1,635 | — | $41,027 |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown | $7,082 | — | $40,092 |
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia | $6,788 | — | $44,553 |
| Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma | $12,645 | — | $43,171 |
| Northeast State Community College | Blountville | $5,859 | — | $39,687 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis | $5,091 | — | $38,117 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does DSCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,643 a year (tuition and fees: $4,902 in-state, $8,262 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,557 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,871.
How much do DSCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $38,273 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 18 similar colleges in Tennessee.
What is DSCC's graduation rate?
39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.