TCAT Athens

Athens, TN · Public · 205 students

$41k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

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How Much Do Graduates Earn?

These figures show the middle salary (median) for students who received federal financial aid and attended this school. Half earn more, half earn less.

6 years after starting

Many students are still in school at this point

$39,516

8 years after starting

Most graduates are in their early career

$38,607

10 years after starting

Mid-career — the most reliable number

$40,540

🇺🇸 National average (10 years)

Typical graduate across all US colleges

$45,000

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10% below the national average

Graduates here earn $40,540 vs. $45,000 nationally after 10 years

💼 54.0% of students are earning more than $25,000/year within 6 years of starting college

How Much Debt Do Students Graduate With?

This is the middle amount that students who took out federal loans owed when they finished their degree.

Debt data not available for this school.

Who Gets Financial Help?

Breakdown of students receiving different types of federal financial aid.

Pell Grants

35.5%

Free money for lower-income students — no repayment needed

Federal Loans

N/A

Students who borrowed money through federal loan programs

TCAT Athens — After College

Graduates of TCAT Athens earn a median salary of $40,540 per year 10 years after starting college — -10% below the US national average of $45,000.

Six years after starting college, the median earnings for TCAT Athens students are $39,516 per year. This early-career figure reflects outcomes for students who may still be completing degrees or just entering the workforce.