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 education programs within 100 miles of Sevierville. In Tennessee, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $104,230 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Sevierville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 16.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | 20.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | 67.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | 88.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 99.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee education page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $60,330 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,170 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,480 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $89,470 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $104,230 |
| Tutor | $40,680 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $59,090 |
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) |
| Education-related employment in Sevier County | 171 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 education programs within 100 miles of Sevierville. The closest is Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN (16.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Clemson University (99.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Tennessee are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,230), Education Administrator, K-12 ($89,470), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,480). 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 education 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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