Mental Health Tech Schools in Knoxville, TN

Updated January 10, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Knoxville, Tennessee. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. City population is roughly 581,787 (estimate; varies by source and year). Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Mental Health Tech Schools Near Knoxville, TN

#9

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC 97.2 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,660
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,804
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

#10

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 99 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $10,144
  • Out-of-state tuition: $18,208
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

Tennessee Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $37,970 $18.25 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $42,590 $20.47 per hour
Data Year: 2024 SOC: 29-2053 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Schedule options (day/evening/weekend) and expected weekly time commitment
  • Hands-on requirements (labs, shop time, clinicals, externships) and how competencies are evaluated
  • Total cost breakdown (tuition, fees, supplies, exams) in writing
  • Credential outcome (certificate/diploma/associate) and what it’s designed to prepare you for
  • Licensing or certification steps in Tennessee (requirements can vary)

Next Steps

Compare programs side by side, then confirm admissions requirements and any licensing or certification steps.

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