Median Earnings (1yr)
$18,800
13th percentile (40th in TN)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland graduates compare to all programs nationally

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland graduates earn $19k, placing them in the 13th percentile of all business operations support and assistant services certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (30 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland$18,800$22,471
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville$41,217$32,132
Chattanooga State Community College$32,603
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown$25,814$22,847
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro$23,230
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie$21,776
National Median$25,094$9,5000.38

Other Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Shelbyville
$41,217
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$4,550$32,603
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Morristown
$25,814
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro
$23,230
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
McKenzie
$21,776

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 29 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.