Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton worth it?

Elizabethton, TN · Public · 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public, two-year institution in Elizabethton, Tennessee (midsize suburb). It awarded 439 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, dietitian assistant and phlebotomy technician.

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Federal context for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

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Median earnings 1 year after

$30,518

Median earnings 4 years after

$40,444

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,069

Average net price

$8,568

Completion rate

81%

Completions (2024)

439

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

546

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$33,692$44,668150
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$27,142$39,61959
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$32,920$41,94955
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesUndergraduate certificate$31,280$39,65242
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$24,630$42,39423
Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesUndergraduate certificate$27,133$45,38519
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$34,205N/A19
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$23,472$27,26618
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificateN/A$47,545N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs85
Dietitian AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr41
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr39
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr32
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs31
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 2-4 yrs28
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs23
Building Construction Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr17
ElectricianCertificate 1-2 yrs14
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs13

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Sources: federal figures for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.

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