TCAT Athens (TCAT-Athens)
Public certificate school in Athens, TN that costs an average of $7,161 a year after financial aid and graduates 69% of full-time students.
PublicTown (distant)205 undergraduates
Cost of TCAT-Athens
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,742 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $7,161 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,514 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,373 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,442 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with TCAT-Athens's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,004 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,259 |
| Rank in Tennessee (earnings) | 14th of 52 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 37% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at TCAT-Athens
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 82 | $46,292 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 50 | $41,360 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 34 | $33,711 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 45 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro | Jacksboro | $13,803 | — | $41,095 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll | Paris | $5,956 | — | $34,635 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville | Huntsville | $10,118 | — | $35,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | Harriman | $12,236 | — | $40,114 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski | Pulaski | $23,074 | — | $38,654 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Hartsville | $1,659 | — | $43,853 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville | McMinnville | $7,900 | — | $42,375 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston | Livingston | $7,853 | — | $38,764 |
About TCAT-Athens
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Athens, TN |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 205 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | tcatathens.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does TCAT-Athens cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,742 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,161 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,514.
How much do TCAT-Athens graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,259 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 52 similar colleges in Tennessee.
What is TCAT-Athens's graduation rate?
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.