Best Schools by Specialty
Healthcare
American National University provides Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Health Services Management with 100% acceptance.
FORTIS College offers Nursing, Medical Lab Technician, Radiology, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Phlebotomy, and Healthcare Management in fast‑paced certificate and associate programs.
South College features Nursing, Medical Assistant, Physician Assistant, Dental Assisting, Physical Therapy, LPN, Surgical Technology, Sonography, Radiology, and Phlebotomy programs at certificate through doctoral levels.
Genesis Career College delivers Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant training with externships, all completed in under one year.
Business & Technology
American National University offers Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal, and IT programs online and on campus.
South College provides Business Administration, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Software Development, and Marketing with flexible evening and online options.
Strayer University delivers Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Cybersecurity, and Software Development through binge‑worthy online courses.
Lincoln Tech features Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, and Information Technology tracks with strong employer partnerships.
Skilled Trades
My Electric Career connects you to IEC electrical apprenticeships: paid full‑time work and evening classes for 2,000 hrs on the job plus 144 hrs of classroom training each year.
Lincoln Tech offers HVAC & Building Services, Electrical, Welding, and Plumbing programs with hands‑on labs and corporate training partnerships.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology delivers diplomas and certificates in Welding, HVAC, Automotive, Diesel Tech, Machining, Electronics, and more, with hybrid and online options.
Total Tech LLC provides on‑site HVAC Service, HVAC Replacement, Electrical Service, and Plumbing Service Protocol training in day classes and webinars.
Beauty & Cosmetology
Genesis Career College teaches Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Nail Technology with COE‑accredited programs and externships.
Remington College offers Cosmetology and Nail Care in campus and hybrid formats, with ACCSC accreditation and licensure prep.
Lincoln Tech provides Cosmetology and Nail Care courses with small classes and hands‑on clinic experience.
Cost & Duration at a Glance
- Average Tuition: ~$15,000 / year
- Cheapest Program: My Electric Career (tuition‑free apprenticeship)
- Shortest Program: Genesis Career College (under one-year certificates)
- Average Program Length: ~12 months
- Most Popular Programs: Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Nursing, Electrical Apprenticeship, Cosmetology, HVAC Technician
Quick Entry Programs for Immediate Career Launch
American National University certificates can finish in as little as 6 months.
Genesis Career College programs complete in under one year.
My Electric Career apprenticeships begin year‑round with paid training.
Remington College diplomas in Medical Assisting or Cosmetology finish in 9 months.
Flexible Learning Options for Working Adults
American National University’s Global Learn program offers synchronous and asynchronous online courses 24/7. FORTIS College provides day, evening, and 24‑hour campus access.
South College runs evening, weekend, and online classes. TCAT combines online modules with on‑campus sessions and externships.
Total Tech LLC’s on‑demand webinars support HVAC professionals around the clock.
List of All Career Schools in the City
American National University
ANU’s Nashville site, on Atrium Way, is an in-residence learning site of the Virginia institution, covered by its DEAC accreditation and authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. It is the base for ANU’s Tennessee nursing programs: the 119-credit ASN and the pre-licensure BSN, both listed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing in November 2025 with initial approval for remote, synchronous and hybrid delivery at this address. We found no NCLEX results for them yet. Older listings show a former Bell Road address.
- 2451 Atrium Way Nashville, TN 37214
Fortis College & Fortis Institute
Fortis College Nashville, on Perimeter Hill Drive, joined Fortis as MedVance in 2011 and is accredited by ABHES. It teaches an associate degree in nursing, practical nursing, radiologic and surgical technology, medical assisting and HVAC-R. The ADN received ACEN initial accreditation from 1 April 2026 and had an 88.89% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025, but its ACEN disclosure shows 14.6% on-time and 31.3% overall completion for the 2023 starting cohort.
- 3354 Perimeter Hill Dr., Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37211
Genesis Career College
Genesis Career College is known for providing comprehensive, hands-on training in Health & Medicine and Beauty & Wellness, with nine accredited programs across five campuses in Tennessee and Georgia. Programs include medical and dental assisting, cosmetology, esthetics, and massage therapy, all designed to prepare students for state licensure and professional certifications. The college emphasizes real-world experience through externships and offers robust career placement assistance. Classes are structured to ensure students are job-ready in a year or less, with new sessions starting frequently to accommodate various schedules. Genesis Career College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and offers financial aid counseling to support students’ educational and career goals.
- 520 Royal Parkway, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37214
Lincoln Tech
Lincoln’s Nashville campus, Nashville Auto Diesel College (NADC), moved from Gallatin Avenue to a new campus on Brick Church Pike in June 2025. It teaches automotive, collision repair, diesel, heavy equipment, electrical, HVAC and welding. Automotive cost $39,954 and Welding $25,892 on its March 2025 tuition sheet.
- 2813 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN 37207
My Electric Career
Founded in 1957, the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) provides hands-on apprenticeship programs for aspiring electricians through My Electric Career. Students complete their training in 2, 3, or 4 years, gaining 2,000 hours of on-the-job training annually alongside 144 hours of classroom instruction. Classes are held in the evenings, allowing apprentices to work during the day and receive regular paychecks while they train. The program is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau for Apprenticeship & Training and has no tuition costs, making it a debt-free path to a stable career. With 50+ chapters nationwide, IEC offers an accessible and structured way for students to enter the electrical trade.
- 450 Rev Kelly M Smith Way Nashville, TN 37203
Remington College
Remington College Nashville opened in 2003 and is the only Remington campus with dental hygiene: a CODA-accredited associate degree with a bachelor’s completion option. In the 2021–22 cohort, 23 of 26 test takers passed the national and CITA board exams. Nashville also teaches dental assisting, HVAC, Construction & Building Maintenance (diploma and associate), Baking & Pastry, Medical Office Administration, Patient Care Technician and a Business Administration associate. Beat production is taught online, not here.
- 441 Donelson Pike #150 Nashville, TN 37214
SAE Institute
SAE Institute of Technology Nashville, on Music Row, is SAE’s main US campus; the other four are its branches. It has seven studios and is the only campus with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio and the Digital Content Creation diploma and AAS. It also teaches the audio diploma and AAS and the AAS in Entertainment Business. AAS Audio students with at least a 2.0 GPA can apply for a merit scholarship of $500 to $2,500.
- 7 Music Circle North Nashville, TN 37203
South College
Nashville is the only South College campus with the CODA-accredited dental assisting certificate, and it also teaches dental hygiene. In April 2026 it opened a 37,500-square-foot second building across the street and enlarged its dental clinic. Other programs include practical nursing, ASN and BSN nursing (including accelerated and LPN-to-BSN tracks), medical assisting, the on-campus sterile processing certificate, surgical technology, radiography, sonography with an echocardiography concentration, physical therapist assistant, physician assistant, DPT, OTD and respiratory therapy. Its occupational therapy assistant program has been on ACOTE probation since 25 April 2026.
- 616 Marriott Dr Nashville, TN 37214
Strayer University
The Nashville campus on 3rd Avenue South is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, per its campus page. Since the Chattanooga and Knoxville sites left Strayer’s catalog, it is the university’s only campus in Middle and East Tennessee, with select in-person courses and advisors for its online students.
- 617 3rd Ave S Nashville, TN 37210
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Formerly known as the Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville, TCAT-Nashville has a storied history dating back to its origins at Hume-Fogg Vocational-Technical School in 1940. Accredited by the Council of Occupational Education, the college offers comprehensive vocational training in 18 diverse programs, including Machine Tool Technology, Welding, and Computer Information Technology. With a focus on hands-on learning and industry partnerships, TCAT-Nashville prepares students for careers in the skilled trades, transportation, manufacturing, allied health, and human services, supported by modern facilities and dedicated faculty.
- 100 White Bridge Pike Nashville, TN 37209 Nashville, TN 37209
Total Tech LLC
Founded in 2006, Total Tech LLC specializes in hands-on technical training for trades like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the school enrolls around 595 students annually and offers both on-site courses and online continuing education webinars. Programs include HVAC Service Protocol, Electrical Service Protocol, and Plumbing Service Protocol, with tuition ranging from $2,600 to $5,225. On-site classes run from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, providing a flexible schedule for students. While accreditation details are not readily available, Total Tech is recognized for its practical, industry-focused education.
- 909 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217