Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,419. 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 Northwest.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,419$3,7131,296 Hours11 Months $18,035
2Welding Technology/Welder $4,419$1,5361,296 Hours12 Months $10,695
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $4,584$2,3651,500 Hours14 Months $16,042
4Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $5,492$1,4841,728 Hours16 Months $14,851
5Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $5,492$1,6851,728 Hours16 Months $9,128
6Computer Support Specialist $6,865$2,9682,160 Hours20 Months $22,337

Important Academic Statistics

Total 444 students attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 18 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 27 (full-time) and 13 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is 81% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population444
Graduation Rate81%
Number of Faculty29
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is $4,419 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
100% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,563 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,419
Books & Supplies$3,713
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,132
Off-Campus Expenses$4,048
Average Financial Amount$4,563

Offered Certificate Programs

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest offers 31 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, 267 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 Certificate2032
Less than 1-Year Certificate12064
2 Years Certificate120120
4 Years Certificate5051
Total310267

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 267 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 32 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 64 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 120 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 51 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 1 completers
Computer Support Specialist1
Transportation and Materials Moving 31 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor31
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 5 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5
Engineering Technology 8 completers
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician6
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2
Construction Trades 0 completers
Building Construction Technology0
Mechanics and Repairers 18 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology4
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Precision Production Trades 23 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant2
Welding Technology/Welder21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 6 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training6
Total64
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 6 completers
Computer Support Specialist6
Personal and Culinary Services 16 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist16
Engineering Technology 19 completers
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician9
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician10
Construction Trades 0 completers
Building Construction Technology0
Mechanics and Repairers 22 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology10
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4
Precision Production Trades 21 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant5
Welding Technology/Welder16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 36 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training36
Total120
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 9 completers
Computer Support Specialist9
Construction Trades 0 completers
Building Construction Technology0
Mechanics and Repairers 42 completers
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology22
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician11
Total51

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 444 students have enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest. By gender, 316 male and 128 female students are attending the school.
There are 314 White (70.72%), 56 Black/African American (12.61%), 39 Hispanic (8.78%), and 74 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total444316128
American Indian/Native American211
Asian000
Black/African American563125
Hispanic392613
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White31423084
Two More12102
Un-Known20173
Non-resident Alien110

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