1303 Old Fort Pky, Murfreesboro, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 39 construction trades
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $4,228 12 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $31,878 undergraduate certificate
Construction Trade Schools in Tennessee
21 schools in Tennessee reported construction trades graduates for 2023-24, 305 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.
910 Miller Avenue, Crossville, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 33 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $5,948
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,967
2710 Nonconnah Blvd, Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 31 construction trades
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $21,412
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $36,806 undergraduate certificate
740 Hi Tech Dr, Livingston, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 22 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $4,761
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $38,764
426 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 21 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $4,471
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $39,861
441 Donelson Pk Ste 150, Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 19 construction trades
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $20,690
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $36,806 undergraduate certificate
1200 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 18 construction trades
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $11,118
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,643
3070 Hwy. 64 West, Crump, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 16 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $5,948
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $36,743
740 Hwy 46, Dickson, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 16 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $7,435
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,407
1233 E College St, Pulaski, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 16 construction trades
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $4,008 12 mo
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $38,654
821 W Louise Ave, Morristown, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 12 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $4,761
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,297
312 S Wilson Street, Paris, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 11 construction trades
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $4,119
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $34,635
100 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 10 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $6,348
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $42,038 undergraduate certificate
340 Washington St, Newbern, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 10 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $5,948
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,314
241 Vo Tech Dr, McMinnville, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 9 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $5,948
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,375
550 Alabama Ave, Memphis, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 6 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $7,336
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $38,333
813 West Main, Hohenwald, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 5 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $5,752
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,622
1745 Harriman Highway, Harriman, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 4 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $4,761
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $40,114
4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 3 construction trades
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $28,900
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $58,780
355 Scott High Drive, Huntsville, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 2 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $4,247
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $35,308
265 Elkins Rd, Jacksboro, TN · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 2 construction trades
- Largest program 2025-26
- $7,510
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,095
Construction Trade Schools by city
Licensing in Tennessee
Requirements are set by Tennessee (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for construction tradespersons on CareerOneStop's License Finder for Tennessee. General path: Construction Trade Schools overview.
BLS puts the median annual wage for construction laborers in Tennessee at $45,000 (middle 80% from $34,910 to $59,990), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Questions, answered from the data
How many construction trade schools are there in Tennessee?
21 schools in Tennessee reported construction trades graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 305 awards in all (300 undergraduate certificates, 5 associate degrees).
How much does construction trades school cost in Tennessee?
At schools that price by program, the median published tuition and fees for a whole construction trades program was $4,119 in 2023-24 (3 programs reporting, from $4,008 to $4,228). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.
How much does a construction tradesperson make in Tennessee?
The BLS median annual wage for construction laborers in Tennessee was $45,000 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $34,910 and the top 10% over $59,990.
What do construction trades graduates earn right after school?
Across 4 schools in Tennessee with College Scorecard data, the median of their graduates' median earnings one year after a certificate was $36,806. Scorecard reports this for the broader program family and only for federally aided graduates.
All trade schools in Tennessee
Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.