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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson graduates report median earnings of $33,986 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Dickson, TN · Public · 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is a public, two-year institution in Dickson, Tennessee (rural area). It awarded 406 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, licensed practical nurse training and welding technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$33,986

Median earnings 4 years after

$43,136

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,829

Average net price

$14,780

Completion rate

74%

Completions (2024)

406

Years to pay back

1.4 years

Students (undergrad)

714

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	$42,651	$48,846	97
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	$54,320	$61,317	41
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	$33,621	N/A	32
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$18,956	$22,260	31
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	Undergraduate certificate	$38,589	$52,375	29
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	Undergraduate certificate	$26,045	$30,908	17
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	$43,566	N/A
Design and Applied Arts	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	57
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	54
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	49
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 2-4 yrs	46
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	37
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 2-4 yrs	22
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	21
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	Certificate 1-2 yrs	16
Building Construction Technology/Technician	Certificate 2-4 yrs	15
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	13

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