Medical Laboratory Technician Programs in Tennessee: 10 Colleges and Schools
10 Tennessee schools reported medical laboratory technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 154 students: 7 public, 3 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.1004
10 schools in Tennessee graduated 154 MLTs in 2024, out of 317 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 3 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (10), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is South College in Knoxville with 71 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 10 Tennessee schools
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Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South College | Knoxville | 71 |
| 2 | Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin | 15 |
| 3 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis | 14 |
| 4 | Fortis Institute-Nashville | Nashville | 13 |
| 5 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville | 10 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blountville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast State Community College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Columbia · 1 school | ||||
| Columbia State Community College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Cookeville · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | Private for-profit | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Gallatin · 1 school | ||||
| Volunteer State Community College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Harriman · 1 school | ||||
| Roane State Community College | Public | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson · 1 school | ||||
| Jackson State Community College | Public | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 1 school | ||||
| South College | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Memphis · 1 school | ||||
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | Private for-profit | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Tullahoma · 1 school | ||||
| Motlow State Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 10 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | 154 | this page |
| North Carolina | 15 | 141 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Virginia | 14 | 230 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Kentucky | 13 | 372 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Georgia | 11 | 73 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Missouri | 9 | 36 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Alabama | 8 | 116 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Mississippi | 6 | 52 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Arkansas | 5 | 39 | Programs in Arkansas → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about MLT programs in Tennessee
- How many MLT programs are in Tennessee?
- 10 colleges and schools reported medical laboratory technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 154 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- South College in Knoxville, with 71 graduates in 2024, followed by Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin (15).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public, 3 private for-profit of the 10 schools.
- What does an MLT earn in Tennessee?
- Typical MLT pay in Tennessee is $62,070 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $62,930 nationally.