Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Jackson, Tennessee · Public · 563 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,439 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,798 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,469 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,732 |
| All families (average) | $8,472 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,168 | +$12,359 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,457 | +$15,648 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,509 | +$11,700 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,005 | -$1,804 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,562 | +$4,753 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,457 | +$36,648 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,959 | +$27,150 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,227 | -$13,582 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,653 | -$5,156 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,670 | -$1,139 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 80% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.