Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · offers Certificate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$14,315Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$31,192Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
1,391Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- —
- Total cost of attendance
- $18,418
- Average net price
- $14,315
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $14,714
- $30–48k
- $12,613
- $48–75k
- $15,374
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- First-year retention
- 62%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $29,067
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $31,192
- Median debt (graduates)
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 51%
- Students with federal loans
- 0%
Programs: what graduates earn
11 of 21 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 56 | $44,669 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 112 | $41,268 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 63 | $34,750 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 5 | $21,850 | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | $21,838 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 21 | $19,013 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 62 | $18,312 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $37,933 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 26 | $21,183 | — |
| Nursing | — | $43,003 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 10 | $15,725 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,391
- Part-time
- 18%
- Women / men
- 27% / 73%
- White
- 17%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 68%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Accreditor
- Council on Occupational Education
- Website
- www.tcatmemphis.edu
- Also known as
- TCAT Memphis
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 1% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 14% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Construction Trades – 4% of degrees
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies – 35% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,315 per year; in-state tuition and fees are — and the full cost of attendance is $18,418.
How much do Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $31,192 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Memphis
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN · Public · 12,701 students |
$12,397 | 72% | 51% | $48,458 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN · Public · 5,047 students |
$4,754 | — | 19% | $34,071 |
| Rhodes College Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 1,836 students |
$28,585 | 50% | 85% | $66,651 |
| Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 905 students |
$9,854 | 87% | 55% | $57,478 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 770 students |
$11,212 | 82% | 40% | $72,529 |
| Le Moyne-Owen College Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 581 students |
$7,099 | 99% | 27% | $35,594 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis, TN · Private for-profit · 517 students |
$24,563 | 95% | 55% | $31,599 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN · Public · 394 students |
— | — | — | $66,318 |
| William R Moore College of Technology Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 366 students |
$14,957 | — | 50% | $32,194 |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 331 students |
$26,572 | — | 38% | $31,349 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.