Sevierville, Tennessee has a population of about 18,105. The city’s median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Sevierville, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $17,776 per year. In Tennessee, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $178,730 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Sevierville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | 14.3 mi | $4,576 - $17,776 | – |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | 26.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN | 28.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | 42.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Haywood Community College | Clyde, NC | 43.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee criminal justice page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $130,570 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $178,730 |
| Police Supervisor | $72,220 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $72,800 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $59,410 |
| Correctional Officer | $51,490 |
| Probation Officer | $58,010 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $70,500 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $55,270 |
| Information Security Analyst | $100,990 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,105 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Sevierville. The closest is Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN (14.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Haywood Community College (43.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Tennessee are: Judge or Magistrate ($178,730), Attorney ($130,570), Information Security Analyst ($100,990). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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