Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee · Public
Of 10 assessed programs, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 6 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,783 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,938 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,426 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,729 |
| All families (average) | $20,012 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
10 of 16 programs could be assessed 62% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,419 | +$19,610 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 155 |
| Precision Metalworking | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,605 | +$15,796 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 95 |
| Auto Repair Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,468 | +$21,659 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 65 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,417 | +$18,608 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 44 |
| Electrician Training | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,505 | +$3,696 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 42 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,950 | -$5,859 | falls short | insufficient data | insufficient data | 35 |
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,165 | -$9,644 | falls short | insufficient data | insufficient data | 30 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,548 | +$8,739 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 25 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,366 | +$29,557 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 16 |
| Administrative and Office Support | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,112 | -$8,697 | falls short | insufficient data | insufficient data | 12 |
| Commercial Driving | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 41 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 17 |
| IT Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 15 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 15 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 6 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.