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.
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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 private for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,104 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
South College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,335. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $18,902 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South College. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattanooga State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. This medium-sized public school is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it awarded 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,246. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,604 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Chattanooga State Community College, 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 52% took at least some of their classes online.
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. This small private for-profit school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, 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.
Since Concorde Career College - Memphis is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
The excellent associate degree programs at Roane State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Tennessee. Harriman, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 850 students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,540. On average, associate degree students take out $11,564 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Roane 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.
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 located in Blountville, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 868 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Tennessee who attend Northeast State Technical Community College full time pay an average of $4,422 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,238. On average, associate degree students take out $5,286 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northeast State Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Nashville State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 951 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Tennessee who attend Nashville State Community College full time pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,188. On average, associate degree students take out $15,983 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
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. 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. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
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.
Walters State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. WSCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Morristown, Tennessee. It awarded 932 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,399 in tuition and fees if they attend WSCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,215. On average, associate degree students take out $4,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
WSCC 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 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jackson State Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. JSCC is a small public school situated in Jackson, Tennessee. It awarded 532 associate degrees 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. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JSCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwest Tennessee Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Southwest is a medium-sized public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Pellissippi 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 #11 on the list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,415 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,456 in tuition and fees if they attend Pellissippi State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,272. Associate Degree recipients from Pellissippi State Community College accumulate an average of $9,776 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pellissippi State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Remington College - Memphis Campus landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Remington College - Memphis Campus. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Motlow State Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Motlow State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Tullahoma, Tennessee that handed out 967 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Motlow. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,232. On average, associate degree students take out $3,554 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Motlow 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 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Columbia State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular 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.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,480 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbia State Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,260. On average, associate degree students take out $11,670 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Online courses are available at Columbia State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Daymar College - Clarksville ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Daymar College - Clarksville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awarded 87 associate degrees 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. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Daymar College - Clarksville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Fortis Institute - Nashville landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Fortis Institute - Nashville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 91 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,035 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Nashville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $26,251 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fortis Institute - Nashville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Cleveland 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 #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 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. Out-of-state students 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. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cleveland State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
William Moore College of Technology 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 #18 on the list. William Moore College of Technology is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 33 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at William Moore College of Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 14% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Tennessee State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,211 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tennessee State University. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 28 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,009 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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With a ranking of #20, John A Gupton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend John A Gupton College, expect to pay an average of $11,735 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $13,174 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that John A Gupton College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
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 Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers is a very small private for-profit school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that handed out 33 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Chattanooga College MDTC, expect to pay an average of $10,690 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $11,643 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Remington College - Nashville Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. 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.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,597 in student loans. 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. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Fortis Institute - Cookeville landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and it awarded 53 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,237 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Cookeville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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.
Online courses are available at Fortis Institute - Cookeville, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miller-Motte College Chattanooga ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. This small private for-profit school is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it awarded 66 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,053 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MMC Chattanooga, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*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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