Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is a public community college located in Dickson, TN. It offers 28 major programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,419 for Tennessee residents and $4,419 for out-of-state students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,162) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 982 students that are lower than the average population (1,606 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $27,900.

Academic Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is a 2-4 years, public school located in Dickson, Tennessee. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,419 for Tennessee residents and $4,419 for other students on average. It offers 28 degree programs through 14 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $27,900.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	740 Hwy 46, Dickson, TN
Phone	615-441-6220
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,419 Out-of-State$4,419
Student Population »	982 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	75%
Retention Rate	81% (Full-time) 91% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,548
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,419 for undergraduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson. The tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is cheaper than the average costs ($9,162) over public community colleges in Tennessee. Next table describes 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson compares to Tennessee community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

Cost of Attendance

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$4,419
Books & Supplies	$2,506
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,560
Average Financial Aid	$3,548
Cost of Attendance	$23,485
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$19,937
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,900

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	$4,419	$2,506	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$4,805	$1,289	1,500 Hours	15 Months
Welding Technology/Welder	$4,308	$1,357	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	$4,308	$2,164	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$5,344	$5,905	2,160 Hours	20 Months
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	$5,344	$4,584	2,160 Hours	20 Months

Comparison

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson	$4,419
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee	$14,464
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson offers Certificate programs - 14 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	14	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Support Specialist	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	53 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	35 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	45 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	83 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 982 students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 496 male students and 303 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	799	576	223
Male Students	496	328	168
Female Students	303	248	55