Trade Schools in Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 1,533 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,308 to $36,020, with a median of $5,344 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,671 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville and Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville.

8
Schools
1,533
Graduates last year
$5,344
Median program tuition
$40,671
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 schools in Nashville, TN

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Fortis Institute-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$27,243
Completion rate
46%
Type
Private for-profit

Remington College-Nashville Campus

Nashville, TN

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$22,690
Completion rate
46%
Type
Private nonprofit

Herzing University-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$23,363
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Nashville

Mind Body Institute

Madison, TN

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$22,605
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Genesis Career College-Lebanon

Lebanon, TN

Programs
Cosmetology, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$14,818
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $5,344 (range $4,308 to $36,020, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville ($4,308), The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville ($19,460) and Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville ($22,847). 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 14 months to finish (6 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 38 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,671 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 Nashville, TN?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville and Nashville 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.