Is TCAT Athens worth it?
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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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
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $46,871 | $51,854 | 46 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $35,913 | $48,705 | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $32,320 | $51,487 | 29 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,498 | $26,916 | 21 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,242 | N/A | 18 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $38,093 | $68,366 | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $43,812 | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 48 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 22 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 9 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 5 |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
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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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