Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Jackson, TN. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $4,008 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,239 and it offers 39 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $4,308 and the national average is $18,035.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program. The length of the program is 1296 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 11 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,308$18,035$2,5601296 Contact Hours11 Months
2Welding Technology/Welder $4,308$10,695$7801296 Contact Hours12 Months
3Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $5,344$14,851$2,7001728 Contact Hours16 Months
4Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $6,680$16,505$2,2502160 Contact Hours20 Months
5Computer Support Specialist $6,680$22,337$1,8752160 Contact Hours20 Months
6Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary $4,008$4,008$1,4501296 Contact Hours12 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is $4,008 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
99% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,400 (exclude student loans).
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,008
Books & Supplies$2,560
Off-Campus Room & Board$4,873
Off-Campus Expenses$4,268
Average Financial Amount$2,400

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson offers 39 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 483 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate2038
Less than 1 Year Certificate160133
2 Years Certificate170280
4 Years Certificate4032
Total390483

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 38 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 133 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 280 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 32 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 38 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor38-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Medical/Clinical Assistant0-
Total38
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Computer Support Specialist8-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0-
Construction Trades [+] 6 completers-
Electrician6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 30 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology16-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 32 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist5-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician4-
Welding Technology/Welder23-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 51 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician8-
Medical/Clinical Assistant2-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training41-
Business [+] 6 completers-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary3-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry2-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1-
Total133
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Computer Support Specialist8-
Engineering Technology [+] 8 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician8-
Construction Trades [+] 12 completers-
Electrician12-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 61 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology15-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology18-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician15-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician13-
Precision Production Trades [+] 50 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist16-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician6-
Welding Technology/Welder28-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 126 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician11-
Medical/Clinical Assistant12-
Surgical Technology/Technologist13-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training90-
Business [+] 15 completers-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary12-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry2-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1-
Total280
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Computer Support Specialist19-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Electrician0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 10 completers-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician10-
Total32

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 2,239 students are attending at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. There are 27 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 9 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 48 (full-time) and 11 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 75% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population2,239
Graduation Rate75%
Number of Faculty36
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

Student Population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,541 students enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. By gender, 1,149 male and 392 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.
Student Population By Gender
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5411,149392
Full-time493333160
Part-tme1,048816232
There are 719 White (46.66%), 536 Black/African American (34.78%), 115 Hispanic (7.46%), 3 Asian (0.19%), and 283 students with other races attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. 11 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5411,149392
American Indian/Native American211
Asian312
Black/African American536351185
Hispanic1159124
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White719570149
Two More897514
Un-Known665115
Non-resident Alien1192
By age range, at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, 158 students are aged 20 to 24 (10.25% of total students), 1,192 students are aged below 20 (77.35%), 11 students are aged above 50 (1.43%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5411,149392
Under 18925715210
Age 18-1926723136
Age 20-21876027
Age 22-24714427
Age 25-29783939
Age 30-34502327
Age 35-39291811
Age 40-4921129
Age 50-641165
Age Un-Known211

Directory and Accreditation Information

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1972 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.
2468 Technology Center Drive, Jackson, TN
731-424-0691

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