Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson, TN · Public · Certificate degree-granting
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson, based in Dickson, Tennessee, is a public institution, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 714 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,829 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 75.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,780 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Machinist, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,829
Graduation Rate
75.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$14,780
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.49x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
714
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
33.8%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,472
Income $30K–$48K
$14,488
Income $48K–$75K
$18,722
Student Demographics
Women
52.4%
White
64.3%
Black
16.4%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
6.0%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (13)
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $48,846 | 92 |
| Machinist | $43,566 | 72 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 59 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,260 | 54 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $52,375 | 47 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 38 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $61,317 | 33 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | $30,908 | 10 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Tennessee
- Most Affordable Colleges in Tennessee
- Best ROI Colleges in Tennessee