Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Pulaski, TN. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $4,308 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 565 and it offers 14 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $4,236 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-Pulaski with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,236$18,035$2,7541296 Contact Hours11 Months
2Welding Technology/Welder $4,308$10,695$6821296 Contact Hours12 Months
3Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $5,344$14,851$1,9181728 Contact Hours16 Months
4Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $5,344$9,128$3,5881728 Contact Hours16 Months
5Building Construction Technology $4,008$12,247$1,8741296 Contact Hours12 Months
6Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary $4,008$4,008$4671296 Contact Hours12 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is $4,308 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.
100% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,655 (exclude student loans).
TCAT-Pulaski 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,308
Books & Supplies$2,754
Off-Campus Room & Board$4,884
Off-Campus Expenses$4,400
Average Financial Amount$2,655

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski offers 14 vocational programs for 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, 192 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate130190
4 Years Certificate102
Total140192

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 190 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 2 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16-
Engineering Technology [+] 5 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician5-
Construction Trades [+] 20 completers-
Electrician4-
Building Construction Technology10-
Construction Trades (other)6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 40 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology19-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology21-
Precision Production Trades [+] 34 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist9-
Welding Technology/Welder25-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 66 completers-
Medical/Clinical Assistant11-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant10-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training45-
Business [+] 9 completers-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary9-
Total190
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades [+] 2 completers-
Building Construction Technology2-
Total2

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 565 students are attending at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski. There are 18 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 32 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is 62% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
TCAT-Pulaski 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population565
Graduation Rate62%
Number of Faculty28
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

Student Population at TCAT-Pulaski

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 561 students enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski. By gender, 429 male and 132 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski.
Student Population By Gender
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
TotalMaleFemale
Total561429132
Full-time20111784
Part-tme36031248
There are 465 White (82.89%), 31 Black/African American (5.53%), 18 Hispanic (3.21%), 4 Asian (0.71%), and 59 students with other races attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
TotalMaleFemale
Total561429132
American Indian/Native American000
Asian440
Black/African American311615
Hispanic18162
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White465356109
Two More23221
Un-Known17134
Non-resident Alien110
By age range, at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski, 93 students are aged 20 to 24 (16.58% of total students), 387 students are aged below 20 (68.98%), 7 students are aged above 50 (2.14%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
TotalMaleFemale
Total561429132
Under 1819316627
Age 18-1919415638
Age 20-21614714
Age 22-24321616
Age 25-29391920
Age 30-3415105
Age 35-39835
Age 40-491156
Age 50-64660
Over 64110
Age Un-Known101

Directory and Accreditation Information

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1973 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski.
1233 E College St, Pulaski, TN
931-424-4014

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