School Highlights
Fountainhead College of Technology served 123 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Fountainhead College of Technology
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
16 staff
38 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
123 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
123 students
416 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
123 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
378 students
% Black
4%
20%
% White
96%
62%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,400
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,750
$12,792
Tuition Notes
TN Residents only
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1947, Fountainhead College of Technology provides training for men and women desiring career positions in technology. Fountainhead College of Technology offers 8 degree programs - all designed to prepare students with the training, hands-on skills, professional orientation and confidence needed to build a successful career.Fountainhead College of Technology is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information (Cybersecurity) Assurance Education by the US Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.This prestigious designation recognizes Fountainhead’s Network Security & Forensics (NSF) bachelor’s degree program as one of the best in the nation. We are the only college in Tennessee that offers all six national certifications offered by the CAEIAE. Fountainhead College is one of only 7 Centers of Academic Excellence nationwide that grant all six certifications that meet standards from the NSA Committee on National Security Systems.Fountainhead College of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fountainhead College of Technology cost?
Fountainhead College of Technology's private state tuition is approximately $14,750.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fountainhead College of Technology is Pellissippi State Community College (2.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
2.8 miles
Enrollment: 9,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,868 Out-state tuition: $14,932 Minority enrollment: 24%
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
8.8 miles
Enrollment: 11,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 52%
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
9.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
22.1 miles
Enrollment: 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
27.8 miles
Enrollment: 5,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 21%
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