Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN 37160
About Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a public certificate and vocational school in Shelbyville, Tennessee, enrolling about 412 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.56% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,700 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 80.56%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,700.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1178% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | — | $7,573 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Tennessee (state median) | $15,120 | $7,802 | 69 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Tennessee median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is $7,573.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,573 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $229 below the Tennessee median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $7,398 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$7,573
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $7,007 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,866 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,797 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,326 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is known for
Top program completions
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician67
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor35
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training26
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager25
- Electrician18
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.
Campus
Location
Shelbyville, TN
City / state
- ZIP
- 37160
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
412
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 850
- Full-time share
- 87%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 40.94%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $7,117 |
| 2014 | — | — | $7,251 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,240 |
| 2016 | — | — | $9,232 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,087 |
| 2018 | — | — | $4,984 |
| 2019 | — | — | $5,635 |
| 2020 | — | — | $7,460 |
| 2021 | — | — | $5,204 |
| 2022 | — | — | $5,371 |
| 2023 | — | — | $5,443 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville reported total enrollment of about 412 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 80% male and 20% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.9%), Hispanic or Latino (12.1%), and Two or More Races (6.6%). About 40.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville in 2024 is 412 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 850 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
73.61% 100% Completion Time
80.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.61% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 97% male / 3% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville graduates earn a median of $38,700 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,700. Average net price used in cost models: $7,573.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville graduates report median earnings of $38,700 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,502
- Tennessee median 1.1× the median ($6,831)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville at a glance
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a public institution in Shelbyville, TN.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian70.9%Hispanic or Latino12.1%Two or More Races6.6%
Schools near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Other campuses in Shelbyville, TN when available, plus nearby institutions in Tennessee.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Tennessee, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville located?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is located in Shelbyville, TN.
How much does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,573 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,573), completion (80.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,700). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 850 students, White (70.9%), Hispanic or Latino (12.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville?
About 55.2% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville earn?
Median earnings are $38,916 six years after entry and $38,700 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville public or private?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a public institution located in Shelbyville, TN.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville an HBCU?
No. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville a tribal college?
No. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.1%).
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.