Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Chattanooga

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Open

Enrollment

$4,611

Avg. Tuition

2,300

Total Students

Suburban

Chattanooga, TN

Founded 1969

150 acres

About Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Chattanooga

TCAT Chattanooga is a public technical college and a division of Chattanooga State Community College that provides hands-on, competency-based training for high-demand careers. It offers over 20 diploma and certificate programs designed to be completed in one year or less, focusing on workforce development and technical proficiency.

Trade Programs Available

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Programs Offered

HVAC/R Technician

Diploma

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,611

Welding Technology

Diploma

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,911

Practical Nursing

Diploma

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,911

Commercial Truck Driving

Certificate

Duration: 7.5 weeks
Tuition: $1,788

Automotive Technology

Diploma

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,611

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
18:1
Hands-On Training
80%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

17+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (for financial aid)
  • ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores
  • Immunization records
  • Background check for medical programs
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $4,611
Books & Supplies $800
Equipment Fees $1,000
Estimated Total $6,411

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant
  • Tennessee Promise
  • Tennessee Reconnect
  • Chattanooga State Foundation Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

83%

Graduation Rate

92%

Job Placement Rate

97%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$42,000

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

University Surgical AssociatesVolkswagen ChattanoogaErlanger Health SystemMiller Industries

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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