Best Online Education Programs in Sevierville, TN (2026)

Sevierville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Sevierville has a population of about 18,105. Median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $100,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Sevierville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Sevierville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sevierville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sevierville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN 10.7 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 46.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,596
Avg net price $22,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 16.8 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,382
Avg net price $20,251/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 20.9 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 74.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 24.1 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 47.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

South College

Knoxville, TN 26.2 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 45.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN 47.6 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 51.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,956
Avg net price $20,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN 49.3 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 31.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,367
Avg net price $21,131/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN 65.1 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 48.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,989
Avg net price $14,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee education page.


Education Wages Near Sevierville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$61,860
Elementary School Teacher$59,980
Middle School Teacher$60,690
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$72,390
Education Administrator, K-12$97,590
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$100,850
Tutor$50,280
Educational and Career Counselor$59,960

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Sevierville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Sevier County171 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Sevierville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Tennessee are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($100,850), Education Administrator, K-12 ($97,590), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($72,390). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Knoxville instead of Sevierville?

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.

Is Sevierville an affordable place to study education?

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.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

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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Other Programs Available in Sevierville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sevierville:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.