What credential level do the programs award?

All listed programs, including computer technology and cosmetology, award undergraduate certificates.

What are the typical earnings two years after completion for specific programs?

Reported median earnings two years after completion are $16,580 for cosmetology, $33,993 for HVAC, $46,087 for heavy equipment maintenance, and $24,808 for vehicle repair.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Dickson, Tennessee · public · mainly awards certificates · 714 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$14,780

cheaper than 18% of comparable schools

Completion rate

75.5%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yr)

$36,829

$2,491.8 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is a public school in Dickson, TN that mainly awards certificates. With 714 students, it offers training in trades like HVAC, vehicle repair, and cosmetology. The average annual net price after aid is $14,780.

What to know

About one-third of students receive Pell Grants, and the school's completion rate is reported at 75.5%. Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,829, though specific two-year earnings vary by program, such as $46,087 for heavy equipment maintenance. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the official data.

Net price is 30% above the Tennessee median ($11,413) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,580
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$33,993
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$46,087
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$24,808
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$24,421
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$38,153
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,508

Get paid while you train instead

18 registered welding apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 47 registered machining & cnc apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 31 registered hvac apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 10 registered diesel mechanics apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 15 registered automotive technology apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 1 registered aviation maintenance apprenticeship sponsor in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 6 registered dental assisting apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 17 registered medical assisting apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 30 registered practical nursing (lpn/lvn) apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 11 registered cosmetology apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 6 registered barbering apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee take on apprentices who earn wages during training. Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — browse Tennessee welding apprenticeships.

Questions students ask

What credential level do the programs award?: All listed programs, including computer technology and cosmetology, award undergraduate certificates.
What are the typical earnings two years after completion for specific programs?: Reported median earnings two years after completion are $16,580 for cosmetology, $33,993 for HVAC, $46,087 for heavy equipment maintenance, and $24,808 for vehicle repair.
How many students typically finish their training?: The school's completion rate is reported at 75.5%.
Is this school public or private?: This is a public school.

Nearby alternatives in Tennessee

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll	Paris	$10,060	71.2%	$29,074

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 219994. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.