Pellissippi State Technical Community College

What Pellissippi State Technical Community College does

Pellissippi State Community College is a public two-year community college headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating four campuses (Hardin Valley, Blount County, Magnolia Avenue, and Strawberry Plains) across East Tennessee. Founded in 1974 and governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, the college is SACSCOC-accredited to award associate degrees and offers more than 50 programs of study spanning Transfer/University Parallel paths (AA, AS, AST degrees), Career Technical Programs (AAS degrees), and certificate programs. Specialized offerings include an award-winning Culinary Institute at Blount County, Cyber-Defense, Welding, and Nursing at Strawberry Plains, and a newly launched FAA-certified Aviation Technology program at Blount County.

The college's core technology infrastructure centers on the Brightspace (D2L) learning management system for online course delivery, supplemented by participation in the TN eCampus statewide online education consortium. It serves multiple customer segments: traditional recent high school graduates, adult learners via Tennessee Reconnect, dual-enrollment high school students, and regional workforce development clients. Student support infrastructure includes Start Strong Center admissions support, Financial Aid, Career Development, TRIO support, veteran services, and disability services.

Its business model combines tuition and fees, state appropriations from the Tennessee Board of Regents, federal financial aid, and philanthropic contributions through its Foundation. Tuition is structured at less than half the cost of four-year colleges, with Tennessee Promise covering tuition for eligible recent high school graduates and Tennessee Reconnect covering tuition for adult learners. International student payments are processed via a Flywire partnership. As a state-owned entity, Pellissippi State has no equity shareholders and is funded through public appropriations and enrollment-driven tuition revenue.

Name

Pellissippi State Technical Community College

Legal name

Pellissippi State Community College

Website

https://pstcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Pellissippi State Community College is a public, SACSCOC-accredited community college in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating four campuses and offering 50+ associate degree, certificate, and career-technical programs to traditional students, adult learners, dual-enrollment students, and workforce development clients across East Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Technical career training
• Transfer pathway programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fee revenue from enrolled students pursuing associate degrees and certificate programs. Public institution with subsidized tuition rates significantly lower than four-year institutions.
2. State Funding: Operating funding from Tennessee Board of Regents and state appropriations based on enrollment and performance metrics
3. International Student Payments: International student tuition payments facilitated through Flywire partnership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pellissippi State Community College is a public two-year institution that delivers associate degrees, certificate programs, and dual enrollment courses across four East Tennessee campuses and online. Offerings include Tennessee Transfer Pathways, Career Technical Programs (AAS degrees), and specialized fields such as Aviation Technology, Culinary Arts, Cyber-Defense, Welding, and Nursing, supported by admissions, financial aid, career development, and student support services.

Product overview

Pellissippi State Community College offers a unified portfolio of educational programs and student services. The core offering includes more than 50 academic programs across four campuses: Hardin Valley (main campus), Blount County, Magnolia Avenue, and Strawberry Plains. Programs span Transfer/University Parallel paths (AA, AS, AST degrees) and Career Technical education (AAS degrees, certificates). Supporting the academic mission are student services including Start Strong Center for admissions, Financial Aid, Career Development, and comprehensive support services. Specialized programs include Aviation Technology (new FAA-certified program), Cyber-Defense, Welding, Nursing, and the award-winning Culinary Institute. The college also offers Online Education via Brightspace and TN eCampus, youth Summer Camps, and the STRIVE Veteran Entrepreneurship program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs and Pathways More than 50 programs of study including Tennessee Transfer Pathways, Transfer/University Parallel Programs (AA, AS, and AST degrees), Career Technical Programs (AAS degrees), and Certificate Programs for prospective and enrolled students.
• Online Education Distance learning and online education programs delivered through the Brightspace learning management system and the TN eCampus statewide consortium for students seeking remote or hybrid enrollment.
• Aviation Technology Program FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician training offered at the Blount County Campus in Maryville, Tennessee, combining hands-on training in aviation electronics, aircraft structures, and mechanical systems leading to an associate degree.
• Cyber-Defense Program Cybersecurity training program housed at the Strawberry Plains Campus, preparing students for cyber-defense careers.
• Welding Program Technical welding certification program at the Strawberry Plains Campus for students pursuing skilled trades.
• Nursing Program Healthcare professional training program at the Strawberry Plains Campus preparing students for nursing careers.
• Culinary Institute Award-winning culinary arts program at the Blount County Campus providing professional culinary training.
• Financial Aid Comprehensive financial assistance including scholarships, grants, loans, part-time employment, and net price calculation tools for enrolled and prospective students.
• Summer Camps Youth educational camps for middle and high school students offered across the Blount County, Hardin Valley, and Strawberry Plains campuses.
• STRIVE Veteran Entrepreneurship Veteran entrepreneurship cohort program helping veterans start and grow businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduated without any debt (per alumni testimonial)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Blount CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Launched certified Aviation Technology program at Pellissippi State's Blount County campus in Maryville, Tennessee. Program offers FAA-certified training for Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technicians, combining hands-on training in aviation electronics, aircraft structures, and mechanical systems leading to an associate degree. Initiative addresses East Tennessee's growing demand for skilled aviation professionals.
• FlywiresupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational payment processing partnership enabling overseas students to make tuition payments from their home countries through Flywire's platform.
• Family Justice CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for trauma-informed services to student and employee victims of sexual violence and domestic violence. MOU formalizes commitment to improve overall response to sexual and domestic violence at the College.
• Sexual Assault Center of East TennesseesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for confidential advocacy services and support to victims of sexual violence. SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) services available 24/7 at their facility.
• Tennessee Board of RegentscoreOthersPublic governing body overseeing Pellissippi State Community College. Sets policies, tuition rates, and operational guidelines for all Tennessee community colleges.
• Tennessee PromisecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState program covering tuition for recent high school graduates attending community college. Pellissippi State participates as a provider institution.
• Tennessee ReconnectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState program covering tuition for adult learners returning to community college. Pellissippi State participates as a provider institution.
• TN eCampussupportingTechnology or IntegrationStatewide online education consortium providing shared online courses across Tennessee community colleges. Pellissippi State participates in this platform for distance learning.
• Helen Ross McNabb CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services providing forensic nursing to sexual assault crime victims ages 13 and older 24/7, 365 days a year.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Maryville College: Private four-year liberal arts college in Maryville, Tennessee, competing with Pellissippi State for the same East Tennessee high-school graduate pool, particularly those considering transfer pathways.
• University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Four-year public research university in Knoxville that serves as the primary transfer destination for Pellissippi State AA/AS graduates while also competing for the same prospective East Tennessee students.

Direct peers

• Motlow State Community College: Tennessee Board of Regents community college serving southern middle Tennessee with comparable transfer and technical programs and shared state tuition/coverage frameworks.
• Nashville State Community College: Urban Tennessee Board of Regents community college in Nashville with a broad catalog of associate-degree and technical programs under the same state-funded tuition and accreditation structure.
• Cleveland State Community College: Tennessee Board of Regents community college in Cleveland offering associate degrees, technical certifications, and Tennessee Promise/Reconnect participation analogous to Pellissippi State.
• Walters State Community College: Tennessee Board of Regents community college in Morristown serving East Tennessee with similar associate-degree and career-technical offerings under identical state funding and tuition frameworks.
• Chattanooga State Community College: Southeast Tennessee community college in the same TBR system, providing comparable AA/AAS and certificate programs with Tennessee Promise eligibility and regional workforce-development focus.
• Volunteer State Community College: Tennessee Board of Regents community college in Gallatin offering parallel transfer pathways, technical programs, and dual-enrollment structures serving a different but comparable Tennessee region.
• Columbia State Community College: Tennessee Board of Regents community college offering similar AA/AS/AAS pathways, dual enrollment, and workforce development programming under Tennessee Promise eligibility.
• Roane State Community College: Public Tennessee community college under the Tennessee Board of Regents, serving the greater Knoxville area with overlapping transfer and career-technical programs. Most direct peer given shared governance, geography, and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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