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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

Elizabethton, Tennessee · public · mainly awards certificates · 546 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$8,568
cheaper than 49% of comparable schools
Completion rate
79.9%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,069
earns ~$4,093 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public institution in Elizabethton, TN, that mainly awards certificates. It serves 546 students with a reported 79.9% completion rate and an average annual net price of $8,568 after aid.

What to know

The school offers multiple certificate programs where median earnings two years after completion range from $26,264 to $38,289. While the median student debt at completion is not reported, the average annual net price is $8,568. Most students do not finish within the standard reporting window because public community college completion rates undercount those who transfer out.

Net price is 25% below the Tennessee median ($11,413) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$36,437
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$32,563
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificate$31,133
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$30,719
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$26,264
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 9 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$38,289
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$27,947
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesundergraduate certificate$24,325
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificate$18,087
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, HVAC maintenance, plumbing, practical nursing, vehicle maintenance, cosmetology, electrical installation, and heavy equipment maintenance, plus eight more programs beyond the trades.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of specific programs?
Precision Metal Working graduates typically earn $36,437 two years after completion. HVAC technicians report median earnings of $32,563, plumbers earn $31,133, nursing assistants earn $30,719, vehicle repair technicians earn $26,264, and heavy equipment maintenance technicians earn $38,289.
How many students finish the program?
The school reports a completion rate of 79.9%.
Is this a public or private school?
This is a public school.

Other options in Tennessee

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
TCAT AthensAthens$12,75875.9%$40,540
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga$5,28328%$37,598
Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland$6,38430.5%$36,671
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-DicksonDickson$14,78075.5%$36,829
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HarrimanHarriman$11,14870.1%$31,591
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HartsvilleHartsville$7,19479.1%$40,469
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 220127. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.