Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a public community college located in Jackson, TN. It offers 48 programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,119 for Tennessee residents and $4,119 for out-of-state students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,267) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 3,117 students that are higher than the average population (1,839 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,400.

Academic Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a 2-4 years, public school located in Jackson, Tennessee.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,119 for Tennessee residents and $4,119 for other students on average. It offers 48 degree programs through 48 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.)

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2468 Technology Center Drive, Jackson, TN
Phone	731-424-0691
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,119 Out-of-State$4,119
Student Population »	3,117 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	80%
Transfer-out Rate	2%
Retention Rate	82% (Full-time) 100% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$1,776
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $4,119 for undergraduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. The tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is cheaper than the average costs ($9,267) over public community colleges in Tennessee. Next table describes 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson 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

2025 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$4,119
Books & Supplies	$1,662
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,082
Average Financial Aid	$1,776
Cost of Attendance	$21,863
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$20,087
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,400

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Medical/Clinical Assistant	$4,119	$1,662	1,296 Hours	11 Months
Welding Technology/Welder	$4,419	$1,040	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$5,492	$3,946	1,728 Hours	16 Months
Computer Support Specialist	$6,865	$1,736	2,160 Hours	20 Months
Building Construction Technology	$6,865	-	2,160 Hours	20 Months
Corrections	$2,170	$440	600 Hours	6 Months

Comparison

2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson	$4,119
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee	$17,914
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$20,310

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson offers Certificate programs - 48 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	48	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	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	33 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
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	58 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,117 students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,149 male students and 392 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	1,541	493	1,048
Male Students	1,149	333	816
Female Students	392	160	232