TCAT Athens
Public in Athens, TN. 4 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering diesel/heavy equipment, auto technician, welding, CNA & LPN.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 33 | $46,292 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 26 | $41,360 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | $33,711 | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $33,711 one year out, 20% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $41,360 one year out, 3% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $46,292 one year out, 7% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Cleveland State Community College (Cleveland, TN), about 22 miles away
- Brillare Beauty Institute (Cleveland, TN), about 22 miles away
- Roane State Community College (Harriman, TN), about 30 miles away
- Southern Adventist University (Collegedale, TN), about 36 miles away
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (Harriman, TN), about 37 miles away
Before you apply
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.