Is TCAT Athens worth it?

Athens, TN · Public · 2-year

TCAT Athens is a public, two-year institution in Athens, Tennessee (small town). It awarded 130 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, electromechanical technologies and welding technology.

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Federal context for TCAT Athens

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Median earnings 1 year after

$36,082

Median earnings 4 years after

$46,100

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,540

Average net price

$12,758

Completion rate

95%

Completions (2024)

130

Years to pay back

1.1 years

Students (undergrad)

205

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$46,871$51,85446
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$35,913$48,70531
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$32,320$51,48729
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$16,498$26,91621
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$24,242N/A18
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$38,093$68,36616
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/A$43,812N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs48
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, OtherCertificate 2-4 yrs22
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs10
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs10
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr10
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 2-4 yrs9
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs9
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistCertificate 2-4 yrs5
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, OtherCertificate 1-2 yrs3
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr1

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Sources: federal figures for TCAT Athens. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.

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