Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest worth it?

Newbern, TN · Public · 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is a public, two-year institution in Newbern, Tennessee (rural area). It awarded 472 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, industrial mechanics and maintenance technology and cosmetology.

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Federal context for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

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Median earnings 1 year after

$31,970

Median earnings 4 years after

$44,302

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,514

Average net price

$9,698

Completion rate

69%

Completions (2024)

472

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

717

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$37,350$45,55066
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$34,728$46,39441
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$53,226$72,03731
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$31,480$50,24330
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate$12,140$22,11628
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Soil SciencesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs72
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCertificate under 12 weeks45
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs39
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs38
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs27
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr26
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr19
Dental Assisting/AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr17
Computer Support SpecialistCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr16
Computer Support SpecialistCertificate 2-4 yrs15

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Sources: federal figures for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.

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