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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.
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Our analysis found South College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 1,104 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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.
South College 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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Chattanooga State Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattanooga State Community College is $4,430. 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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Chattanooga 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 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Concorde Career College - Memphis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s 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.
Associate Degree recipients from Concorde Career College - Memphis accumulate an average of $24,719 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Concorde Career College - Memphis. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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. Located in Harriman, Tennessee, the small public school awarded 850 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Tennessee who attend Roane State Community College full time pay an average of $4,724 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Roane State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northeast State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Tennessee. Blountville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 868 students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast State Technical Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Nashville State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 951 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees if they attend Nashville State Community College full time. 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. 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Volunteer State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. This medium-sized public school is located in Gallatin, Tennessee, and it awarded 1,201 associate degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 66% 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Walters State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. WSCC is located in Morristown, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 932 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $4,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that WSCC does offer online classes in some areas. 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. Jackson State Community College is a small public school located in Jackson, Tennessee that handed out 532 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,396 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JSCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,076. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at JSCC, 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, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southwest Tennessee Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school awarded 926 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest is $4,430. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,246. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Southwest does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pellissippi State Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Pellissippi State Community College is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,415 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,456 in tuition and fees if they attend Pellissippi State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,272. On average, associate degree students take out $9,776 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Online courses are available at Pellissippi State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Remington College - Memphis Campus 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 #12 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 41 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,194 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients 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. 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. Associate Degree recipients from Motlow accumulate an average of $3,554 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia State Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Columbia, Tennessee, the small public school handed out 934 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbia State Community College is $4,480. 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. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Daymar College - Clarksville 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 #15 on the list. Daymar College - Clarksville is a very small private for-profit school located in Clarksville, Tennessee that handed out 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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Daymar College - Clarksville. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fortis Institute - Nashville came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Fortis Institute - Nashville is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 91 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Nashville accumulate an average of $26,251 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Fortis Institute - Nashville 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
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 located in Cleveland, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 449 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,400 in tuition and fees if they attend Cleveland State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,216. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,386 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Cleveland State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
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 a very small private not-for-profit school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 33 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at William Moore College of Technology is $9,678. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since William Moore College of Technology does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 14% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Tennessee State University 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 #19 on the list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 19 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Tennessee State University accumulate an average of $17,211 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Tennessee State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 28 students 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.
Since Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting 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.
John A Gupton College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at John A Gupton College is $11,735. 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 John A Gupton College accumulate an average of $13,174 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since John A Gupton College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school handed out 33 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Chattanooga College MDTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,690. This amount may 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 landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Remington College - Nashville Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fortis Institute - Cookeville came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school awarded 53 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Fortis Institute - Cookeville, expect to pay an average of $16,237 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 $22,616 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Fortis Institute - Cookeville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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. MMC Chattanooga is a small private for-profit school situated in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It awarded 66 associate degrees 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. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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