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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Memphis, TN. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,269 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,547 and it offers 23 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $6,121 and the national average is $20,421.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician program. The length of the program is 1944 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 18 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician $6,121$20,421$4,6001944 Contact Hours18 Months
2Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) $4,308$17,783$2,5161500 Contact Hours12 Months
3Barbering/Barber $4,779$14,546$1,1651500 Contact Hours15 Months
4Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $4,779$16,042$9851500 Contact Hours15 Months
5Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician $6,680$25,492$4,7212160 Contact Hours20 Months
6Dental Assisting/Assistant $4,008$16,730$2,0381296 Contact Hours12 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is $6,269 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.
93% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,824 (exclude student loans).
TCAT Memphis 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,269
Books & Supplies$4,600
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,013
Off-Campus Expenses$5,635
Average Financial Amount$3,824

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis offers 23 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week 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, 343 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate1042
2 Years Certificate140180
4 Years Certificate80121
Total230343

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 42 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 180 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 121 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 [+] ✕ 42 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor✕42-
Total42
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] ✕ 11 completers-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant✕11-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 60 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕21-
Barbering/Barber✕39-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician✕4-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 22 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician✕16-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology✕6-
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician✕0-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art✕10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 55 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant✕23-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician✕7-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant✕12-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕13-
Business [+] ✕ 16 completers-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary✕16-
Total180
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Construction Trades (other)✕8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 100 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician✕16-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕20-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕13-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕15-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician✕26-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician✕10-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 13 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant✕13-
Total121

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 1,547 students are attending at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis. There are 38 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 67 (full-time) and 13 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 41% and the retention rate is 63% at the school.
TCAT Memphis 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population1,547
Graduation Rate41%
Number of Faculty48
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

Student Population at TCAT Memphis

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,118 students enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis. By gender, 702 male and 416 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis.
Student Population By Gender
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,118702416
Full-time678433245
Part-tme440269171
There are 333 White (29.79%), 607 Black/African American (54.29%), 42 Hispanic (3.76%), 53 Asian (4.74%), and 124 students with other races attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis. 7 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,118702416
American Indian/Native American101
Asian533221
Black/African American607336271
Hispanic422517
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White33325776
Two More472621
Un-Known27198
Non-resident Alien761
By age range, at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, 293 students are aged 20 to 24 (26.21% of total students), 463 students are aged below 20 (41.41%), 22 students are aged above 50 (3.58%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,118702416
Under 18234113121
Age 18-1922914980
Age 20-2116513827
Age 22-241288840
Age 25-291519754
Age 30-34965145
Age 35-39362412
Age 40-49572928
Age 50-6420119
Over 64220

Directory and Accreditation Information

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1970 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis.
550 Alabama Ave, Memphis, TN
901-543-6100
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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