Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Public in Nashville, TN. 8 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 55 | $60,890 | $13,592 | $154 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 42 | $49,929 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 50 | $48,307 | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 36 | $42,038 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 77 | $36,381 | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 22 | $31,246 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 76 | $25,515 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | 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 $25,515 one year out, 11% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (certificate): graduates earned $42,038 one year out, 14% above the national median for construction trades certificate programs ($36,806).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $48,307 one year out, 14% above the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $49,929 one year out, 19% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Nashville State Community College (Nashville, TN), about 0 miles away
- Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN), about 3 miles away
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (Nashville, TN), about 4 miles away
- Nashville Auto-Diesel College (Nashville, TN), about 8 miles away
- Fortis Institute-Nashville (Nashville, TN), about 10 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.