Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $4,119. 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-Elizabethton.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,119$2,0881,296 Hours11 Months $18,035
2Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $5,154$3,4961,728 Hours16 Months $16,505
3Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician $7,450$6,6212,160 Hours20 Months $25,492
4Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,154$1,7111,500 Hours14 Months $16,042
5Welding Technology/Welder $4,620$9701,296 Hours12 Months $10,695
6Building Construction Technology $7,200$1,3792,160 Hours20 Months $12,247

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,850 students attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 36 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 8 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 58 (full-time) and 12 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is 81% and transfer-out rate is 2%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,850
Graduation Rate81%
Number of Faculty44
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is $4,119 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
92% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,525 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,119
Books & Supplies$2,088
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,913
Off-Campus Expenses$4,169
Average Financial Amount$2,525

Offered Certificate Programs

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton offers 37 career programs for 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, 439 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate171178
2 Years Certificate150209
4 Years Certificate5052
Total371439

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 439 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 178 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 209 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 52 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 2 completers
Computer Support Specialist2
Personal and Culinary Services 1 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
Engineering Technology 1 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 2 completers
Criminal Justice and Corrections2
Construction Trades 23 completers
Electrician2
Building Construction Technology17
Plumbing Technology/Plumber4
Mechanics and Repairers 12 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4
Precision Production Trades 7 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2
Welding Technology/Welder5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 112 completers
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist39
Dietitian Assistant41
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training32
Business 6 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary6
Total178
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 23 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist23
Engineering Technology 2 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician2
Construction Trades 25 completers
Electrician14
Building Construction Technology4
Plumbing Technology/Plumber7
Mechanics and Repairers 27 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology10
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology13
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2
Precision Production Trades 40 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist9
Welding Technology/Welder31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 85 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training85
Business 7 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary7
Total209
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 4 completers
Computer Support Specialist4
Engineering Technology 7 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician7
Construction Trades 0 completers
Building Construction Technology0
Mechanics and Repairers 41 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician13
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician28
Total52

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,850 students have enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton. By gender, 1,016 male and 834 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,520 White (82.16%), 62 Black/African American (3.35%), 111 Hispanic (6.00%), 15 Asian (0.81%), and 253 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8501,016834
American Indian/Native American541
Asian1596
Black/African American622438
Hispanic1115853
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1,520842678
Two More603327
Un-Known754530
Non-resident Alien211

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