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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 35 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
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Our 2023 rankings named South College the most popular school in Tennessee for trade school students working on their associate degree. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 1,104 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend South College, expect to pay an average of $17,335 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,902 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South College. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Chattanooga State Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,163 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Tennessee who attend Chattanooga State Community College full time pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,246. Associate Degree recipients from Chattanooga State Community College accumulate an average of $15,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concorde Career College - Memphis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Concorde Career College - Memphis is a private for-profit institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 131 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,719 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career College - Memphis is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Roane State Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Roane State Community College is a public institution located in Harriman, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 850 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,724 in tuition and fees if they attend Roane State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,540. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,564 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Online courses are available at Roane State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
Out of the 35 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northeast State Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blountville, Tennessee. It awarded 868 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,422 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast State Technical Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,238. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,286 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast State Technical Community College. 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.
Nashville State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 951 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Tennessee who attend Nashville State Community College full time pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
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.
Volunteer State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Gallatin, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,201 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VSCC is $4,404. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,220. Associate Degree recipients from VSCC accumulate an average of $11,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
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. 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.
Walters State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. WSCC is a public institution located in Morristown, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,215. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,796 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WSCC. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Jackson State Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. This small public school is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and it awarded 532 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,396 in tuition and fees if they attend JSCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,076. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JSCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southwest Tennessee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 926 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,246. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Pellissippi State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 1,415 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pellissippi State Community College is $4,456. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pellissippi State Community College. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Remington College - Memphis Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 41 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Remington College - Memphis Campus accumulate an average of $21,194 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Remington College - Memphis Campus. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Motlow State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Motlow is located in Tullahoma, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 967 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Tennessee who attend Motlow full time pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,232. Associate Degree recipients from Motlow accumulate an average of $3,554 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Motlow, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia State Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 934 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,480 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbia State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,260. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,670 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbia State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Daymar College - Clarksville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Clarksville, Tennessee is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 87 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,172 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Daymar College - Clarksville 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 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fortis Institute - Nashville ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 91 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Fortis Institute - Nashville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,035. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,251 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fortis Institute - Nashville. In 2020-2021 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cleveland State Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Cleveland State Community College is a small public school located in Cleveland, Tennessee that handed out 449 associate degrees 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cleveland State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
William Moore College of Technology came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. William Moore College of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend William Moore College of Technology, expect to pay an average of $9,678 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at William Moore College of Technology. In 2020-2021 about 14% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Tennessee State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 19 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Tennessee who attend Tennessee State University full time pay an average of $8,336 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,692. On average, associate degree students take out $17,211 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Tennessee State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school handed out 28 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting accumulate an average of $14,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
John A Gupton College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. John A Gupton College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 38 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
John A Gupton College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,735. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,174 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at John A Gupton College. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Chattanooga College MDTC is a private for-profit institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Chattanooga College MDTC is $10,690. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Chattanooga College MDTC accumulate an average of $11,643 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
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Remington College - Nashville Campus landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Remington College - Nashville Campus is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 74 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Remington College - Nashville Campus accumulate an average of $21,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Remington College - Nashville Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Fortis Institute - Cookeville came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and it awarded 53 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Cookeville is $16,237. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Cookeville accumulate an average of $22,616 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Fortis Institute - Cookeville. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Miller-Motte College Chattanooga came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the small private for-profit school handed out 66 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $25,053 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
MMC Chattanooga does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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