Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville provides hands-on training in programs like Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and HVAC. The school focuses on preparing students for specific occupations, with facilities designed to simulate real-world work environments using updated equipment. TCAT Nashville emphasizes career readiness, with many programs designed to be completed in a year or less, and offers assistance in connecting graduates with employers.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
All Programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
7 trade programs at Tennessee College, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in TN → |
68 | $51,085/yr | — |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in TN → |
57 | $36,772/yr | — |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare nationwide → |
54 | $23,070/yr | — |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in TN → |
50 | $34,295/yr | — |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in TN → |
48 | $34,315/yr | — |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Compare nationwide → Compare in TN → |
44 | $20,870/yr | — |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in TN → |
43 | $25,189/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Tennessee
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Tennessee, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Tennessee
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Tennessee. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Nashville
Other cities in Tennessee with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Nashville.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.