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William R Moore College of Technology

Memphis, Tennessee · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 366 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr
$14,957
cheaper than 17% of comparable schools
Completion rate
62.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,194
earns ~$2,152.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

William R Moore College of Technology is a private nonprofit school in Memphis, TN, mainly awarding certificates. It serves adults seeking training in HVAC, vehicle repair, plumbing, and metal working. The school has a small student body of 366.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,957. The completion rate is 62.7%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,194. Median student debt at completion is not reported.

Net price is 31% above the Tennessee median ($11,413) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degree$21,964
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician as both an associate degree and an undergraduate certificate. Other options include Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, mostly as undergraduate certificates. There are also 5 more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn?
For Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $21,964.
How many students finish their studies?
The completion rate is 62.7%.
Is the school public or private?
It is a private nonprofit 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-ElizabethtonElizabethton$8,56879.9%$35,069
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HarrimanHarriman$11,14870.1%$31,591
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 222105. 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.