Trade Schools in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,199 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,525 to $25,240, with a median of $9,203 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $34,215 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga, Academy of Allied Health Careers and Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers.

4
Schools
1,199
Graduates last year
$9,203
Median program tuition
$34,215
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Chattanooga, TN

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Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$24,814
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Allied Health Careers

Chattanooga, TN

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$14,034
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$5,286
Completion rate
29%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Chattanooga

Brillare Beauty Institute

Cleveland, TN

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$19,270
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private nonprofit

Cleveland State Community College

Cleveland, TN

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$10,503
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$2,353
Completion rate
29%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Chattanooga, TN?

The median published tuition is $9,203 (range $1,525 to $25,240, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Allied Health Careers ($1,525) and Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga ($25,240). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (1 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 24 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,215 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Chattanooga, TN?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Chattanooga State Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.