Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
Elizabethton, Tennessee · Public · 546 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 6 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,181 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,922 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,877 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,359 |
| All families (average) | $8,568 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,668 | +$9,859 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,619 | +$4,810 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,949 | +$7,140 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,394 | +$7,585 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,385 | +$10,576 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,205 | -$604 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,652 | +$4,843 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,692 | -$9,117 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,545 | +$12,736 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,266 | -$7,543 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.