Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee · Public · 1,391 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 11 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,714 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,613 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,374 |
| All families (average) | $14,315 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,935 | +$19,126 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $17,901 | -$16,908 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,924 | +$18,115 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,174 | -$7,635 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,143 | +$34,334 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,879 | +$8,070 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,933 | +$3,124 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,052 | -$3,757 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,650 | +$2,841 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,891 | -$8,918 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.