Best Innovation Schools Near Sevierville, TN (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sevierville, Tennessee has 12 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $2,882 to $36,450 per year for indexed 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 innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Innovation Schools to Sevierville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation 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

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

#2

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

#3

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 72.9 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 101.6 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,723
Avg net price $24,345/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN 110.3 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 61.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,501
Avg net price $14,246/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 113.4 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 54.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,151
Avg net price $14,265/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 156.4 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN 173.9 miles from Sevierville BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,378
Avg net price $16,813/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Innovation Wages Near Sevierville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$106,970
Management Analyst$99,260
Marketing Manager$131,990
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,700

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited innovation schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Sevierville. The closest is Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Georgia (96.7 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in Tennessee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,700), Marketing Manager ($131,990), General and Operations Manager ($106,970). 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 innovation 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 innovation?

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: August 11, 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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