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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Tennessee to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
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Our 2023 rankings named Jackson State Community College the best school in Tennessee for trade school students working on their associate degree. Jackson, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 532 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JSCC is $4,396. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,076.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 18 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Motlow State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 967 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees if they attend Motlow full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,232. On average, associate degree students take out $3,554 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Motlow. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Remington College - Memphis Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 41 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,194 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Remington College - Memphis Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Volunteer State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Tennessee. VSCC is located in Gallatin, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,201 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,404 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend VSCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,220. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,049 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that VSCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Tennessee. This medium-sized public school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 926 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,246.
Southwest does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Adventist University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Collegedale, Tennessee, and it awarded 136 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Southern Adventist is $23,870. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,339 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Southern Adventist does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Roane State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Roane State Community College is located in Harriman, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 850 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Roane State Community College is $4,724. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,540. On average, associate degree students take out $11,564 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Roane State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Walters State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Morristown, Tennessee, and it awarded 932 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Tennessee who attend WSCC full time pay an average of $4,399 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,215. On average, associate degree students take out $4,796 in loans while pursuing their degree.
WSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Chattanooga State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Chattanooga State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that handed out 1,163 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chattanooga State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,246. On average, associate degree students take out $15,604 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Chattanooga State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Nashville State Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 951 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nashville State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,188. Associate Degree recipients from Nashville State Community College accumulate an average of $15,983 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nashville State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Columbia State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Columbia, Tennessee, and it awarded 934 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,480 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbia State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,260. Associate Degree recipients from Columbia State Community College accumulate an average of $11,670 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Columbia State Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northeast State Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Northeast State Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blountville, Tennessee. It awarded 868 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast State Technical Community College is $4,422. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,238. On average, associate degree students take out $5,286 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Northeast State Technical Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Daymar College - Clarksville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,172 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Daymar College - Clarksville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Dyersburg State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and it awarded 407 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Tennessee who attend DSCC full time pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,226. On average, associate degree students take out $7,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pellissippi State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,415 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pellissippi State Community College is $4,456. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,272. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,776 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pellissippi State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Daymar College - Nashville landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Daymar College - Nashville accumulate an average of $23,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Daymar College - Murfreesboro landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Daymar College - Murfreesboro is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,172 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Cleveland State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, the small public school awarded 449 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,400 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cleveland State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,216. Associate Degree recipients from Cleveland State Community College accumulate an average of $11,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cleveland State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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