C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

70/100 · earnings-weighted

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

2-Year Public

📍 Hohenwald, Tennessee 38462

🌐 www.tcathohenwald.edu/

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

B+

80/100

Resources

52/100

Experience

C+

57/100

Prestige

26/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,506

Total Enrollment

50%

Graduation Rate

87%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$10,042

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald ▼

50% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$247,086

Avg Monthly Rent

$873

1-Year Change

+9.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,106

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$34,628

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

64.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

17.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	$26,135	$52,249	-16%	#45 of 55	#45	—
Precision Metal Working	$30,997	$50,449	+4%	#137 of 365	#90	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$42,694	$49,881	-11%	#557 of 757	#487	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$33,196	$39,184	-24%	#277 of 319	#260	—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$35,116	—	—	—	—	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$17,987	$27,516	+5%	#429 of 1025	#296	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $247,086
Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38483 (3.1% cap, Summertown)

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🏆 Where Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other

of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

97%

Receive Any Aid

62%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$10,042

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$10,375
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,524

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 40 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 30 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 27 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 25 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 18 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 16 grads/yr Marine Transportation, Other 9 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 8 grads/yr Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other 8 grads/yr Forestry, Other 7 grads/yr Telecommunications Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 6 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Graphic Design 4 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 3 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 2 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald's top programs commonly pursue.

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

$71k/yr 15,000 jobs

Elevator and escalator installers and repairers

$107k/yr 24,200 jobs

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

$75k/yr 47,700 jobs

Millwrights

$65k/yr 41,300 jobs

Industrial machinery mechanics

$64k/yr 439,600 jobs

Wind turbine service technicians

$63k/yr 13,600 jobs

Maintenance workers, machinery

$61k/yr 57,500 jobs

Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons

$59k/yr 1,100 jobs

Student Demographics

1,506

Total Students

51%

Women

26%

Traditional Age (18-24)

50%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 7%

Black 6%

Asian 1%

Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 50%

With Family 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~753 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald?

The graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is 50%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald a good school?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald has a total enrollment of 1,506 students.

Is there rental demand near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald?

Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 753 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Hohenwald area.

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