Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,419. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,296 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,419$2,5061,296 Hours12 Months $18,035
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $4,805$1,2891,500 Hours15 Months $16,042
3Welding Technology/Welder $4,308$1,3571,296 Hours12 Months $10,695
4Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $4,308$2,1641,296 Hours12 Months $14,851
5Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $5,344$5,9052,160 Hours20 Months $16,505
6Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $5,344$4,5842,160 Hours20 Months $9,128

Important Academic Statistics

Total 982 students attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 37 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 62 (full-time) and 13 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is 75% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population982
Graduation Rate75%
Number of Faculty48
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is $4,419 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
86% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,548 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,419
Books & Supplies$2,506
Off-Campus Room & Board$12,144
Off-Campus Expenses$4,416
Average Financial Amount$3,548

Offered Certificate Programs

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson offers 28 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 492 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate140122
2 Years Certificate90280
4 Years Certificate5090
Total280492

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 492 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 122 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 280 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 90 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 19 completers
Computer Support Specialist19
Personal and Culinary Services 10 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist10
Construction Trades 2 completers
Building Construction Technology2
Mechanics and Repairers 40 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology14
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician7
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician13
Precision Production Trades 11 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2
Welding Technology/Welder9
Visual and Performing Arts 6 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 24 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant1
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23
Business 10 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary10
Total122
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 53 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist53
Mechanics and Repairers 36 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology36
Precision Production Trades 63 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist18
Welding Technology/Welder45
Visual and Performing Arts 13 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 96 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant8
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant5
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training83
Business 19 completers
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary19
Total280
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 11 completers
Computer Support Specialist11
Construction Trades 10 completers
Building Construction Technology10
Mechanics and Repairers 69 completers
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology35
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician15
Total90

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 982 students have enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson. By gender, 662 male and 320 female students are attending the school.
There are 668 White (68.02%), 117 Black/African American (11.91%), 89 Hispanic (9.06%), 4 Asian (0.41%), and 190 students with other races. 3 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total982662320
American Indian/Native American321
Asian413
Black/African American1176156
Hispanic895732
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander312
White668480188
Two More533122
Un-Known422715
Non-resident Alien321

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