Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville worth it?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a public, two-year institution in Shelbyville, Tennessee (small town). It awarded 258 certificates in 2024, most often in industrial mechanics and maintenance technology, truck and bus driver instructor and licensed practical nurse training.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,820
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,975
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,700
Average net price
$7,573
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
258
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
412
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $52,115 | $69,441 | 66 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $40,179 | $58,014 | 31 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $40,605 | $44,804 | 30 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $41,217 | $48,765 | 30 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $50,668 | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 57 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 35 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville. 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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