Best Trade Schools in Union City, Tennessee (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Union City. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Tennessee.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Union City, Tennessee

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Union University

Jackson, TN 52.6 miles away BOC Score 58.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 68.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 45
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,152 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg, TN 32.2 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 30.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 414
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,696 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 11.1 miles away BOC Score 50.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 53.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 131
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,898 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Arnolds Beauty School

Milan, TN 38.5 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 68.2%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 74
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $21,053 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN 35.6 miles away BOC Score 39.1
Tuition $18,712 - $31,203
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 60.2%
  • Graduation rate: 35.0%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 212
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,152 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Jackson State Community College

Jackson, TN 56.0 miles away BOC Score 31.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 22.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 281
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,313 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Empire Beauty School-Jackson

Jackson, TN 55.7 miles away BOC Score 23.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 39.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 41
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $25,810 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Tennessee.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
152.8Contact school for pricing$44,302Not reported—24 mi
251.4Contact school for pricing$59,69631%Yes*32 mi
349.4Contact school for pricing$39,070Not reported—43 mi
445.5Contact school for pricing$21,05368%—38 mi
531.3Contact school for pricing$48,31323%—56 mi
623.4Contact school for pricing$25,81040%—56 mi
7Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reported72%—37 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Tennessee are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Tennessee is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Union City, Tennessee (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Union City, Tennessee (2026) (College Scorecard)Dyersburg State Community College $59696; Jackson State Community College $48313; Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest $44302; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll $39070; Empire Beauty School-Jackson $25810; Arnolds Beauty School $21053.Dyersburg State Community Co...$59,696Jackson State Community Coll...$48,313Tennessee College of Applied...$44,302Tennessee College of Applied...$39,070Empire Beauty School-Jackson$25,810Arnolds Beauty School$21,053
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Union City, Tennessee (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Dyersburg State Community College$59,696
Jackson State Community College$48,313
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest$44,302
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll$39,070
Empire Beauty School-Jackson$25,810
Arnolds Beauty School$21,053

Tennessee Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Welder2.2%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%
Tower Technician8.6%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Gunsmith2.0%
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
EKG Technician3.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Optician2.9%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%
Dog Trainer5.1%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)