What TCAT Memphis does

TCAT Memphis (Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis) is a public technical college founded in 1963 and operating as a constituent college of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, it delivers competency-based, open-entry/exit technical training across 28+ programs—including automotive technology, aviation maintenance, avionics, building construction, dental assisting, HVAC/R, industrial maintenance, machine tool, mechatronics, practical nursing, truck driving, and welding—through three Memphis-area campuses: the Main Campus at 550 Alabama Ave., an Aviation Extension Campus at 3435 Tchulahoma Rd., and a Bartlett Extension Campus at 3375 Appling Rd. The institution also offers dual enrollment for high school students and non-credit online professional development.

The college's product surface is built around full-time (30 hours/week) and part-time individualized, self-paced instruction, with industry advisory committees aligning each program to local employer needs. Its portfolio spans approximately 30+ technical programs with FAA-approved aviation tracks, ASE-aligned automotive curricula, and emerging offerings such as Electric Vehicle Production Technology. Student support is delivered through the MyTCAT web portal, which handles registration, grades, and financial aid information.

TCAT Memphis is funded through a hybrid model of tuition and mandatory fees (approximately $4,007 per year for in-state students, 2020-21), state and federal financial aid (Pell Grants to 924 recipients in 2020-2021, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, TSAA), VA education benefits across GI Bill chapters 30/31/33/35, customized industry training contracts, and appropriations from the Tennessee Board of Regents. With Fall 2023 enrollment of 1,691 students, a 75% completion rate, 76% placement rate, 100% licensure rate (2018-2019), and $0.00 average student loan debt at graduation, the institution combines public-funding scale with documented workforce outcomes.

Name

TCAT Memphis

Legal name

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis

Website

https://tcatmemphis.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TCAT Memphis is a public Tennessee technical college serving approximately 1,691 students across 28+ competency-based programs—including automotive, aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades—through three Memphis-area campuses, funded by tuition, state and federal financial aid, and Tennessee Board of Regents appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Technical education programs
• Workforce development training
• Vocational career training
• Applied technology education
• Certificate diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public technical college funded primarily through tuition and mandatory fees charged to students. tuition rates are approximately $4,007 per year for full-time students (2020-21 data).
2. Federal Financial Aid: College participates in Title IV programs including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and Federal Work-Study. Pell Grant recipients totaled 924 in 2020-2021.
3. State Financial Aid Programs: Tennessee-specific aid including Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant (WNTSG), Tennessee Promise Scholarship, Tennessee Reconnect Scholarship, and Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA).
4. Veteran Education Benefits: VA education benefits for eligible veterans and dependents through Veterans Administration programs including GI Bill chapters 30, 31, 33, 35.
5. Workforce Development Training: Special industry training programs offered to business and industry for customized workforce development and skills training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TCAT Memphis is a public technical college delivering competency-based, open-entry/exit certificate and diploma programs across 28+ occupational disciplines including automotive, aviation maintenance, healthcare (Practical Nursing, CNA, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology), welding, HVAC/R, machine tool, mechatronics, construction, IT, and truck driving. Programs operate on full-time (30 hrs/week) or part-time schedules with individualized self-paced instruction across three Memphis-area campuses, supplemented by dual enrollment for high school students and customized Special Industry Training for employer partners.

Product overview

TCAT Memphis is a Tennessee College of Applied Technology offering competency-based, open-entry/exit preparatory programs designed to prepare persons for employment in specific occupations. The institution provides 30+ certificate and diploma programs spanning technical trades including automotive technology, aviation maintenance, construction trades, healthcare occupations, information technology, and skilled manufacturing. Programs operate on a full-time (30 hours/week) or part-time basis with individualized, self-paced instruction. The portfolio includes core preparatory programs (Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, Practical Nursing, Truck Driving, HVAC/R, Machine Tool Technology, and others), dual enrollment options for high school students, and non-preparatory supplemental programs including special industry training and online non-credit courses. The institution also provides student support services through the MyTCAT portal. All programs are competency-based and designed for direct career placement, with advisory committees ensuring curriculum alignment with industry needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Technology A technical program preparing students for employment as automotive service technicians, covering engine repair, brake systems, electrical systems, and diagnostic procedures with ASE certification preparation. For individuals pursuing skilled-trade careers.
• Aviation Maintenance Technology A program training students for careers as aircraft mechanics, covering airframe maintenance, powerplant systems, and preparation for FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification. Delivered at the Aviation Extension Campus.
• Avionics Maintenance Technology A specialized program teaching electronic systems installation, maintenance, and repair for aircraft navigation, communication, and instrument systems. Delivered at the Aviation Extension Campus.
• Practical Nursing An advanced nursing program preparing students for LPN licensure including patient care, medication administration, and clinical skills. Coordinated at the Main Campus.
• Nursing Aide (CNA) A program preparing students for Certified Nursing Assistant roles including patient care, vital signs, and basic healthcare procedures for long-term care settings.
• Dental Assisting A program preparing students for dental assistant roles including chairside assistance, radiography, infection control, and patient care procedures.
• Dental Laboratory Technology

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% graduation rate (2018-2019)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tennessee Board of RegentscoreOthersTCAT Memphis is a constituent college of the Tennessee Board of Regents system, which governs 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology across Tennessee. The TBR sets policies, standards, and oversight for all TCAT institutions.
• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreOthersAccrediting agency for occupational education institutions. TCAT Memphis is accredited by COE, located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreOthersVA provides education benefits for eligible veterans and dependents. TCAT programs are approved for GI Bill benefits including chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, and VEAP.
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreOthersFederal student aid programs including Pell Grants, FSEOG, and Federal Work-Study. Federal School Code: #005360.
• Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)coreOthersState agency administering Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, and other state scholarship programs.
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) PartnerscoreOthersWIOA provides federal funding for workforce development training for eligible adults, dislocated workers, and youth. TCAT serves as a training provider for WIOA participants.
• Industry Advisory CommitteescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach technical program has an advisory committee with industry representatives providing input on curriculum, equipment, and technology to ensure training meets workforce needs.
• Tennessee Department of Vocational RehabilitationminorOthersProvides funding for students who are physically or mentally impaired to benefit from technical training. Students must establish eligibility prior to enrollment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Nashville: A sister institution in the same Tennessee Board of Regents TCAT system offering the same competency-based applied technology model across a similar program mix (automotive, HVAC, welding, healthcare). Most directly comparable in structure, funding model, and governance.
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Knoxville: Another constituent college of the Tennessee Board of Regents TCAT system. Operates with identical governance, accreditation (COE), and tuition structure; serves a different Tennessee metro with overlapping program offerings.
• Universal Technical Institute: A publicly traded for-profit technical college focused on transportation, skilled trades, and energy programs (automotive, diesel, aviation maintenance, HVAC, welding). Highly comparable in CTE focus and program mix, differing primarily in for-profit vs. public funding model and national vs. regional footprint.
• ECPI University: A career-oriented institution focused on technology, nursing, and skilled-trade programs with accelerated formats. Highly comparable on accelerated credentials and career-oriented GTM, though it also offers degree pathways TCAT does not.
• Aviation Institute of Maintenance: A national network of FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician schools. Directly comparable to TCAT Memphis's Aviation Extension Campus given shared focus on FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification paths.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: A larger for-profit career college network offering programs in automotive, HVAC, welding, healthcare, and culinary across multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable in applied CTE focus but operates broader program portfolio and multi-state footprint.
• Concorde Career Colleges: A national career college network with strong overlap in healthcare programs (nursing, dental assisting, pharmacy tech) and select skilled-trade programs. Comparable on adult-learner GTM and certificate/diploma credentialing.

Regional players

• Southwest Tennessee Community College: A Memphis-area public community college within the Tennessee Board of Regents system. Overlaps directly in the Memphis labor market for adult learners and offers technical/associate-degree alternatives to TCAT's certificates and diplomas.
• Pellissippi State Community College: A Tennessee Board of Regents community college in the Knoxville region offering technical certificates, associate degrees, and workforce training. Comparable in governance (same system) and credential mix.
• Chattanooga State Community College: Another Tennessee Board of Regents community college offering technical and workforce programs. Comparable in public funding model and CTE program portfolio; competes for similar Tennessee employers and adult learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tcatmemphis
• Facebookfacebook.com/TCATMemphis
• Instagraminstagram.com/tcatmemphis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tcatmemphis

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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