Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $4,620. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,296 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,620$3,5721,296 Hours11 Months $18,035
2Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $7,200$2,7642,160 Hours20 Months $9,128
3Welding Technology/Welder $4,620$1,5461,296 Hours12 Months $10,695
4Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,154$1,4251,500 Hours14 Months $16,042
5Computer Support Specialist $7,200$3,7082,160 Hours20 Months $22,337
6Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $1,596$80222 Hours2 Months $6,258

Important Academic Statistics

Total 768 students attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 29 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 40 (full-time) and 12 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland is 84% and the retention rate is 71% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population768
Graduation Rate84%
Number of Faculty39
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland is $4,620 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
95% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,968 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,620
Books & Supplies$3,572
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,913
Off-Campus Expenses$4,169
Average Financial Amount$2,968

Offered Certificate Programs

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland offers 63 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 278 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate16032
Less than 1-Year Certificate16036
2 Years Certificate170161
4 Years Certificate14049
Total630278

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 278 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 32 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 36 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 161 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 49 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Computer Support Specialist0
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0
Construction Trades 0 completers
Mason/Masonry0
Building Construction Technology0
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician0
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Welding Technology/Welder0
Transportation and Materials Moving 32 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor32
Business 0 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Total32
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 4 completers
Computer Support Specialist4
Personal and Culinary Services 6 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist6
Construction Trades 3 completers
Mason/Masonry1
Building Construction Technology2
Mechanics and Repairers 19 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology6
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician4
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Welding Technology/Welder0
Transportation and Materials Moving 0 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor0
Business 2 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary2
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Total36
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Computer Support Specialist0
Personal and Culinary Services 20 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20
Construction Trades 16 completers
Mason/Masonry2
Building Construction Technology14
Mechanics and Repairers 41 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology3
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician7
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician10
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician8
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician5
Precision Production Trades 33 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist6
Welding Technology/Welder27
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 41 completers
Surgical Technology/Technologist8
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training33
Business 10 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary10
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Total161
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 11 completers
Computer Support Specialist11
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0
Construction Trades 14 completers
Building Construction Technology14
Mechanics and Repairers 24 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology24
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician0
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Welding Technology/Welder0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0
Business 0 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary0
Total49

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 768 students have enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland. By gender, 548 male and 220 female students are attending the school.
There are 619 White (80.60%), 7 Black/African American (0.91%), 55 Hispanic (7.16%), 1 Asian (0.13%), and 140 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total768548220
American Indian/Native American220
Asian110
Black/African American752
Hispanic553916
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White619437182
Two More402812
Un-Known41347
Non-resident Alien211

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