Education
Wilson County has a history of providing high quality educational choices. Residents of the county value the quality of the public education system. Historic Cumberland University is located in Lebanon and is an integral part of the community. Numerous higher education and specialized technical training programs are located within less than a half hour commute from Wilson County, including prestigious Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
In addition to the fine public schools, private schools in the area provide a variety of educational experiences to meet the needs of families.
Employers find all types of continuing education and training for their workforce. The broad availability of training opportunities positions the Wilson County workforce to be prepared with the job skill today's global economy demands.
Higher Education
Accredited Four-Year and Postgraduate Institutions
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Institution
|
City
|
Enrollment
Fall 2005 |
| Aquinas College | Nashville, TN |
900 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | 8,813 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | 3,941 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | 1,493 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | 2,535 |
| Fisk University | Nashville, TN | 842 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | 687 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | 22,554 |
| Nashville School of Law | Nashville, TN | 536 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, TN | 8,880 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | 9,312 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, TN | 2,089 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, TN | 1,472 |
| University of Tennessee Space Institute | Tullahoma, TN | 152 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | 11,294 |
Accredited Two-Year Institutions & Technical Schools
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Institution
|
City
|
Enrollment
Fall 2005 |
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | 4,747 |
| Motlow State Community College | Lynchburg, TN | 3,407 |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | 7,198 |
| Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | 7,044 |
| Tennessee Technology Center, Nashville | Nashville, TN | 854 |
| Tennessee Technology Center, Dickson | Dickson, TN | 556 |
| Tennessee Technology Center, Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN | 3,231 |
| Tennessee Technology Center, Hartsville | Hartsville, TN |
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