Best General Studies Schools Near Kingsport, TN (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kingsport, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Kingsport has a population of about 55,807. Median household income is $50,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $97,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Kingsport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Kingsport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingsport 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 Kingsport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 18.2 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

King University

Bristol, TN 21.9 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,831
Avg net price $22,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN 27.0 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,367
Avg net price $21,131/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 59.5 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
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: 65

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

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#5

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN 62.0 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,956
Avg net price $20,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN 78.4 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.6 BOC Score
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 86.4 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
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: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 95.4 miles from Kingsport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
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: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Kingsport

Kingsport is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area (BLS area code 28700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $97,450 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $112,789
Management Analysts $93,610 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $108,345
Human Resources Specialists $64,620 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $74,792
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,420 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $75,718
Writers and Authors $57,600 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $66,667
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,990 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $71,748
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,690 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $70,243
Social and Community Service Managers $83,070 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $96,146

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.

Kingsport at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,807 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,436 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Kingsport, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Kingsport. The closest is Northeast State Community College in Blountville, TN (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tusculum University (27.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Kingsport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Kingsport are: General and Operations Managers ($97,450), Management Analysts ($93,610), Social and Community Service Managers ($83,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnson City instead of Kingsport?

Johnson City, TN is 15.5 miles from Kingsport and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kingsport an affordable place to study general studies?

Kingsport’s median household income of $50,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingsport 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 Kingsport

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

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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