B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

2-Year Public
📍 Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C+
56/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,093
Total Enrollment
79%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,694
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ▼

86% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$236,372
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,067
1-Year Change
+2.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,069
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,592
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
81.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)—$47,545-1%#116 of 226#84—
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services$27,133$45,385-9%#12 of 15#10—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$33,692$44,668-20%#656 of 757#616—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$24,630$42,394-20%#138 of 152#128—
Precision Metal Working$32,920$41,949-14%#294 of 365#265—
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$31,280$39,652-15%———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$27,142$39,619-23%#274 of 319#255—
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$34,205—————
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$23,472$27,266-37%#46 of 46#44—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services—$25,692-21%#92 of 104#90—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $236,372
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,067/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37620 (4.7% cap, Bristol)

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🏆 Where Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Dietitian Assistant
of 2 schools
🥈
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
of 100 schools
🥈
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
🥉
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$9,694
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,986
$30,001 - $48,000$9,673
$48,001 - $75,000$10,226
$110,001+$10,955

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 117 grads/yr Dietitian Assistant 41 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 39 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 36 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 34 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 28 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Electrician 16 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 13 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 11 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 11 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter 6 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 6 grads/yr Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 2 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton's top programs commonly pursue.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Dietetic technicians
$37k/yr 30,900 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Phlebotomists
$44k/yr 139,700 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
$61k/yr 319,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,093
Total Students
36%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
86%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 5%
Black 4%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 86%
With Family 14%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~937 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 97%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?
The graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton a good school?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton has a total enrollment of 1,093 students.
Is there rental demand near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?
Yes! Approximately 86% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 937 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Elizabethton area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology