Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Public in Dickson, TN. 10 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, Drafting/CAD, construction trades, HVAC and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 33 | $64,002 | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 92 | $50,018 | $13,682 | $155 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 47 | $45,721 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 59 | $43,170 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 72 | $39,797 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 54 | $20,038 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 8 | 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
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $20,038 one year out, 13% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $45,721 one year out, 8% above the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $64,002 one year out, 5% above the national median for diesel/heavy equipment certificate programs ($61,118).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $43,170 one year out, about the same as the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology (Franklin, TN), about 28 miles away
- Nashville State Community College (Nashville, TN), about 29 miles away
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (Nashville, TN), about 29 miles away
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (Nashville, TN), about 31 miles away
- Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN), about 31 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Construction Trades & Building Inspection: Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
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.