1524 Gallatin Rd, Nashville, TN · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 718
- Largest program 2025-26
- $37,769
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $56,095
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 234 awards in the trades we track: welding, aviation maintenance, HVAC, auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto body, machining and CNC, construction trades.
- Address
- 100 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Open in Maps - Website
- www.tcatnashville.edu
- Phone
- (615) 425-5500
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Council on Occupational Education
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 759
- Also known as
- TCAT Nashville
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (9); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (51) | 60 |
| Aviation Maintenance | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0607) | Certificate, 2 to 4 years (38) | 38 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (4); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (33) | 37 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (6); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (29) | 35 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (2); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (19) | 21 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (1); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (18) | 19 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (1); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (13) | 14 |
| Construction Trades | Building Construction Technology/Technician (46.0415) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (2); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (8) | 10 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| Tuition and fees, largest program (whole program) | $6,348 |
| Cost of attendance, per program year (incl. living costs) | $13,666 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $6,551 |
Trade programs this school listed among its largest, with whole-program charges for 2023-24 (IPEDS program-year charges):
| Program | Tuition + fees | Books + supplies | Length | Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | $5,344 | $1,163 | 1,728 clock hours | 16 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | $4,308 | $800 | 1,296 clock hours | 12 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (46.04) | Undergraduate certificate | $42,038 n=19 | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (47.02) | Undergraduate certificate | $48,307 n=21 | $50,493 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | $49,929 n=32 | $45,833 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | $36,381 n=35 | $43,720 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 78%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $41,480
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 248925. How we build this list.