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$4,762Tuition
3,203Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,407Earnings
#22 in TennesseePublic2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,762
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,622
Average Net Price
$6,017
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,590
Books & Supplies
$1,471
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,454
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$90/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
42.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,781
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,047
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,994
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,455
$110,001+ $9,194

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $6,017 annually at Roane State, well below the $4,762 sticker price for Tennessee residents. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,781 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $9,194. A typical two-year degree costs about $12,000 total. Nearly all students are Tennessee residents who benefit from in-state pricing.

Graduates carry a median debt of $8,454, translating to monthly payments of $90. With median earnings hitting $39,407 ten years after enrollment, loan payments represent just 2.7% of typical income. Only 3.17% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordable mission. The employment rate reaches 93.2% for graduates who enter the workforce.

The best deals go to Tennessee families earning under $48,000, who pay less than $7,000 annually for career training that leads directly to steady employment in East Tennessee's manufacturing and healthcare sectors.

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