Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee · Public · 887 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 | $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). 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 | $54,419 | +$19,610 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,605 | +$15,796 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,468 | +$21,659 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,417 | +$18,608 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,505 | +$3,696 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,950 | -$5,859 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,165 | -$9,644 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,548 | +$8,739 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,366 | +$29,557 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,112 | -$8,697 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 71% 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.