Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens

www.tcatathens.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$4,913

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

365

58.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.6%

57 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is a higher education institution located in McMinn County, TN. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (5 degrees), and Welding Technology (4 degrees).

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens. 35.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.4% awarded men. N/A

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,913.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$4,913

2023 Value

15.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,913. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens grew by 15.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.11% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens had a total enrollment of 365 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is 215 students and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.2% White, 7.67% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Two or More Races, 3.29% Black or African American, and 0.548% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (59.9%), followed by White Female (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 365 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is 215 and the part-time enrollment is 150.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens was 65%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
300 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students
Two or More Races
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is 82.2% White, 7.67% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Two or More Races, 3.29% Black or African American, and 0.548% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (2.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (5 degrees) and Welding Technology (4 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens are Registered nurses (1,536,828 people), Accountants & auditors (1,019,092 people), Other managers (781,049 people), Financial managers (515,637 people), and Chief executives & legislators (406,956 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens in 2023 are Precision Production (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees), Health (33 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens are Precision Production (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees), Health (33 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,778,657 people), Elementary & secondary schools (664,668 people), Computer Systems Design (543,450 people), Banking & related activities (480,675 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (450,950 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
33 degrees awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
5 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens, which is 1.81 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

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Most Common Female Majors

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
58 degrees awarded
White Female
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is white male (58 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (28 degrees).