Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public community college located in Elizabethton, TN. It offers 37 programs through Certificate programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,119 for Tennessee residents and $4,119 for out-of-state students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,267) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 1,850 students that are lower than the average population (1,839 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 21 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $28,200.

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Academic Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a 2-4 years, public school located in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,119 for Tennessee residents and $4,119 for other students on average. It offers 37 degree programs through 37 Certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Certificate programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	426 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN
Phone	423-543-0070
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,119 Out-of-State$4,119
Student Population »	1,850 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	81%
Transfer-out Rate	2%
Retention Rate	80% (Full-time) 67% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,525
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $4,119 for undergraduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton. The tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is cheaper than the average costs ($9,267) over public community colleges in Tennessee. Next table describes 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton compares to Tennessee community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

Cost of Attendance

2025 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$4,119
Books & Supplies	$2,088
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,082
Average Financial Aid	$2,525
Cost of Attendance	$22,289
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$19,764
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,200

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	$4,119	$2,088	1,296 Hours	11 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$5,154	$3,496	1,728 Hours	16 Months
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	$7,450	$6,621	2,160 Hours	20 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$5,154	$1,711	1,500 Hours	14 Months
Welding Technology/Welder	$4,620	$970	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Building Construction Technology	$7,200	$1,379	2,160 Hours	20 Months

Comparison

2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton	$4,119
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee	$17,914
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$20,310

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton offers Certificate programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	37	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Support Specialist	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	65 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,850 students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 262 male students and 195 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	457	426	31
Male Students	262	235	27
Female Students	195	191	4

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, there are 495 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 18 students were attending classes through distance learning (18 students are enrolled exclusively and 0 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	495
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	18
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	0
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	477

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