Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland
Crossville, Tennessee · Public · 360 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,184 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,121 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,326 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,927 |
| $110k and up | $16,751 |
| All families (average) | $10,865 |
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 | $42,071 | +$7,262 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,462 | -$1,347 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,575 | +$11,766 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,245 | +$18,436 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,765 | -$3,044 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,654 | -$9,155 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,029 | -$6,780 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,519 | -$4,290 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 84% 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.