| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Support Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is a 2-4 year, public school located in Dickson, Tennessee. Its published tuition & fees of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program, which is the largest program at the school, is $4,640 for the academic year 2024-2025.
A total of 1,628 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 74%. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson has 33 vocational programs.
The largest program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training and its 2025 tuition & fees are $4,640. For reference, the average tuition for the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program of all trade schools in the United States is $18,035.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training | $4,640 | $3,159 | 1,296 Hours | 11 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $5,154 | $1,204 | 1,500 Hours | 14 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder | $4,620 | $1,271 | 1,296 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $4,620 | $2,055 | 1,296 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $14,851 | - | 531 Hours | 10.39 Months |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $7,200 | $3,158 | 2,160 Hours | 20 Months |
| National Average | $9,128 | - | 1,216 Hours | 13.07 Months |
| Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician | $5,154 | $4,326 | 1,512 Hours | 14 Months |
| National Average | $16,505 | - | 891 Hours | 12.90 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $4,640 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $3,159. The total cost of attendance is $23,870 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $4,640 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,159 |
| Room & Board | $11,913 |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,158 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $23,870 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 15 | 14 | 3 |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson offers 32 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Support Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 52 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 67 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 59 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 46 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 52 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 81 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is 74%. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 an the retention rate is 74%.
| Graduation Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Retention Rate | 74%(full-time), 60% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Student Population | 1,628 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 44 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 78 Staffs |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | N/A |