2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Trade Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
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Our analysis found Jackson State Community College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, the small public school handed out 532 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at JSCC are $18,076 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JSCC. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, JSCC is ranked #1 for overall quality in Tennessee.
The excellent associate degree programs at Motlow State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Tennessee. Motlow State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Tullahoma, Tennessee that handed out 967 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Motlow are $17,232 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $3,554 in student loans.
Some students 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Motlow is ranked #2 for overall quality in Tennessee.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Volunteer State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. VSCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Gallatin, Tennessee. It awarded 1,201 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at VSCC are $17,220 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
VSCC 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. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
VSCC also took the #4 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwest Tennessee Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 926 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Southwest undergraduate students pay an average of $17,246 in tuition and fees each year.
One thing to take note of is that Southwest does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest also took the #5 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee rankings.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Walters State Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. This medium-sized public school is located in Morristown, Tennessee, and it awarded 932 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WSCC are $17,215 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $4,796 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that WSCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chattanooga State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,163 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattanooga State Community College are $17,246 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,604 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattanooga State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Roane State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Harriman, Tennessee, and it awarded 850 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Roane State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,540 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,564 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Roane State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Nashville State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school awarded 951 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Nashville State Community College are $17,188 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,983 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Nashville State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. This medium-sized public school is located in Blountville, Tennessee, and it awarded 868 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Northeast State Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,238 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,286 in student loans.
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. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia State Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Located in Columbia, Tennessee, the small public school awarded 934 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Columbia State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,260 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,670 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Columbia State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Dyersburg State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. DSCC is located in Dyersburg, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 407 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DSCC are $17,226 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,185 in student loans.
DSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pellissippi State Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Pellissippi State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 1,415 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Pellissippi State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,272 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,776 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pellissippi State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Cleveland State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. This small public school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 449 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Cleveland State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,216 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cleveland State Community College. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Remington College - Memphis Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 41 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Remington College - Memphis Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $19,964 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $21,194 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Remington College - Memphis Campus does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Remington College - Memphis Campus also took the #3 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee rankings.
With a ranking of #15, Southern Adventist University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 136 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Adventist are $23,870 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $21,339 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Southern Adventist, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Daymar College - Clarksville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Daymar College - Clarksville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awarded 87 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Daymar College - Clarksville are $20,110 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $21,172 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Daymar College - Clarksville does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Daymar College - Nashville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Daymar College - Nashville is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Daymar College - Nashville are $22,225 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Daymar College - Murfreesboro ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Daymar College - Murfreesboro are $22,851 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,172 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
References
- 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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