Trade Schools in Cookeville, TN

Cookeville, TN has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 251 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,570 to $17,995, with a median of $14,995 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,687 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Genesis Career College-Cookeville, Fortis Institute-Cookeville and Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design.

3
Schools
251
Graduates last year
$14,995
Median program tuition
$23,687
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Cookeville, TN

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Genesis Career College-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Esthetician and 4 more
Average net price
$12,146
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$26,493
Completion rate
42%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Cookeville

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $14,995 (range $9,570 to $17,995, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Genesis Career College-Cookeville ($9,570) and Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design ($16,500). 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 9 months to finish (5 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,687 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.