Best Public Policy Schools Near Sevierville, TN (2026)

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

Sevierville, Tennessee has 3 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $32,305 to $48,301 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 public policy-related role is Economists at a median $117,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Sevierville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy 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.

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

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#1

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 20.6 miles from Sevierville
  • 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

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN 181.7 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,565
Avg net price $15,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 183.2 miles from Sevierville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,730
Avg net price $15,796/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Policy Wages Near Sevierville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $99,260
Economists $117,650
Social and Community Service Managers $88,240
Survey Researchers $66,900
Compliance Officers $63,960
General and Operations Managers $106,970
Financial and Investment Analysts $92,990

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

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Sevierville, TN?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Sevierville. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Knoxville, TN (20.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clemson University (93.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Tennessee are: Economists ($117,650), General and Operations Managers ($106,970), Management Analysts ($99,260). 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 public policy 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 public policy?

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: 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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