Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Tennessee
20 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
15 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and Tennessee has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare federal tax returns needs a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS.2
In Tennessee, 3 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, 15 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 20 programs here are accounting (associate degree, 12 programs), bookkeeping certificate or course (6 programs), accounting program (level not stated, 1 program) and accounting certificate (1 program).
See the 20 programsHow much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Tennessee?
- Two-year degrees (12 programs)
- $9,810 to $10,879most of them, usually 60 to 68 weeks long
- Other accounting and bookkeeping programs (7 programs)
- $2,690 to $4,307most of them, usually 22 to 52 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 50%
- Working 6 months later
- 80%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $29,700
- Length
- 50 to 64 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Tennessee may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made
All 20 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding
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Accounting
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$10,930Program website, Accounting at Nashville State Community CollegeMore details about Accounting at Nashville State Community College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,822
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 413
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,930
Business, AAS - Accounting
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,000Price if you pay yourself$10,0003 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Business, AAS - Accounting at Volunteer State Community CollegeMore details about Business, AAS - Accounting at Volunteer State Community College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,761
- Length
- 58 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,800
- Students counted
- 321
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Accounting
University Of Tennessee At Martin
Martin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,400Price if you pay yourself$40,8325 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Accounting at University Of Tennessee At MartinMore details about Accounting at University Of Tennessee At Martin
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,347
- Length
- 112 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,000
- Students counted
- 311
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $40,832
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
ACCOUNTING - general transfer
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,100Price if you pay yourself$10,560Program website, ACCOUNTING - general transfer at Columbia State Community CollegeMore details about ACCOUNTING - general transfer at Columbia State Community College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,278
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 309
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,560
Business - Accounting
WSCC Morristown Campus
Morristown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,400Price if you pay yourself$9,242School website, Business - Accounting at WSCC Morristown CampusMore details about Business - Accounting at WSCC Morristown Campus
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,859
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $11,700
- Students counted
- 297
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,242
Accounting Degree Program, AAS
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,500Price if you pay yourself$9,052Program website, Accounting Degree Program, AAS at Pellissippi State Community CollegeMore details about Accounting Degree Program, AAS at Pellissippi State Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,379
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,060
- Students counted
- 182
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,052
Business - Accounting
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,000Price if you pay yourself$10,204Program website, Business - Accounting at Northeast State Community CollegeMore details about Business - Accounting at Northeast State Community College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,254
- Length
- 64 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,441
- Students counted
- 120
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,204
Accounting (AAS)
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$26,400Price if you pay yourself$10,862Program website, Accounting (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community CollegeMore details about Accounting (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,606
- Length
- 64 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,025
- Students counted
- 99
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,862
Accounting
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$4,141School website, Accounting at Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMore details about Accounting at Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,998
- Length
- 88 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 91
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,141
Accounting Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
Cleveland State Comm College
Cleveland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,700Price if you pay yourself$10,087Program website, Accounting Concentration: Business, A.A.S. at Cleveland State Comm CollegeMore details about Accounting Concentration: Business, A.A.S. at Cleveland State Comm College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,673
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,312
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,087
Administrative Office Technology - Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
Elizabethton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,200Price if you pay yourself$4,119Program website, Administrative Office Technology - Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At ElizabethtonMore details about Administrative Office Technology - Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,545
- Length
- 43 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $397
- Students counted
- 50
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,119
Accounting Technology
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,100Price if you pay yourself$4,902Program website, Accounting Technology at Northeast State Community CollegeMore details about Accounting Technology at Northeast State Community College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,520
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $743
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,902
Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included) (GES2074)
Nashville State Community College
Based in Nashville, TN
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,295Program website, Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included) (GES2074) at Nashville State Community CollegeMore details about Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included) (GES2074) at Nashville State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,295
Certified Bookkeeper (Online)
Volunteer State Community College
Based in Gallatin, TN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,195Program website, Certified Bookkeeper (Online) at Volunteer State Community CollegeMore details about Certified Bookkeeper (Online) at Volunteer State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,195
Bookkeeping Administration - Live Mentored (PTLIM0007)
Nashville State Community College
Based in Nashville, TN
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,184Program website, Bookkeeping Administration - Live Mentored (PTLIM0007) at Nashville State Community CollegeMore details about Bookkeeping Administration - Live Mentored (PTLIM0007) at Nashville State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,184
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks (Online BPPB-02)
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,195Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks (Online BPPB-02) at Austin Peay State UniversityMore details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks (Online BPPB-02) at Austin Peay State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $81
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,195
Certified Administrative Assistant & Professional Bookkeeper (Online WE-BP-77111)
Austin Peay State University
Based in Clarksville, TN
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,495School website, Certified Administrative Assistant & Professional Bookkeeper (Online WE-BP-77111) at Austin Peay State UniversityMore details about Certified Administrative Assistant & Professional Bookkeeper (Online WE-BP-77111) at Austin Peay State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,495
Accounting - Ttp
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,524Program website, Accounting - Ttp at Chattanooga State Community CollegeMore details about Accounting - Ttp at Chattanooga State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,524
Business, Concentration: Accounting
Roane State Community College
Harriman
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,248Program website, Business, Concentration: Accounting at Roane State Community CollegeMore details about Business, Concentration: Accounting at Roane State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,050
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,248
Business Adminstration- Accounting (Baa) Associate Degree
American National University
Bartlett
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,200More details about Business Adminstration- Accounting (Baa) Associate Degree at American National University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,200
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How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Tennessee
WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Tennessee
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Tennessee
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 8 of 20
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 38th of 38
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 1 of 19
- accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 16
- 20 vs 16
State comparisons use the same figures as the accounting and bookkeeping classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Nashville, Kingsport, Knoxville and other Tennessee cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 4 online.
Other training in Tennessee
How accounting and bookkeeping classes compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Tennessee
- CDL training50 programs
- CNA classes28 programs
- Medical assistant training55 programs
- Phlebotomy training25 programs
- Welding classes38 programs
- HVAC training32 programs
- Medical billing and coding training27 programs
- LPN programs33 programs
- EMT classes44 programs
- Electrician training23 programs
- Dental assistant programs33 programs
- Auto mechanic classes26 programs
- Pharmacy technician training31 programs
- Plumbing school7 programs
- CNC machinist training32 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
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- IT training87 programs
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- PTA programs6 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training19 programs
- Human resources training14 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training47 programs
- Early childhood education programs19 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school11 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training8 programs
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- Addiction counselor training1 program
- Coding and software development courses18 programs
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- Administrative assistant training43 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs9 programs
- Medical lab technician programs8 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses13 programs
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- Health information technology programs16 programs
- Vet tech programs2 programs
- Security guard training1 program
- Patient care technician training5 programs
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- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs3 programs
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Where the Tennessee accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from
Which Tennessee accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?
These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs Tennessee approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Tennessee offers.
How the prices and results of Tennessee accounting and bookkeeping programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Tennessee
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Internal Revenue Service: PTIN requirements for tax return preparers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List