SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,178
    2.44% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $24,574
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,712
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    41.7%
    469 Graduates

    About

    SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville were Recording Arts Technology (495 degrees awarded) and Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (3 degrees).

    In 2024, 715 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. 15.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (343 degrees), 2.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (155 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $15,178, which is $281 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $15,178, which is $281 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,574.

    In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,178
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was $15,178. The cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $281 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $24,574
    2024 Value
    20.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,574. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville grew by 20.4%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $26,886
    Room and Board
    $1,399
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was of $26,886 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 169% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,399. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    61%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    61% of undergraduate students at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 21.8% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had a total enrollment of 1,712 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 1,712 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.5% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% White, 6.31% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.935% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.234% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (48.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.4%) and White Male (11.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,712 students. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 1,712 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      1,018 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      269 enrolled students
    3. White
      232 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 59.5% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% White, 6.31% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.935% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.234% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    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, 40 students (2.34%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 495 fewer women than men received degrees from SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american (343 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (155 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is Recording Arts Technology (495 degrees awarded), followed by Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (3 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (671 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Graphic designers (98,801 people), Other managers (87,928 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,302 people), Other designers (61,427 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,935 people).

    The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2024 are Communication Technologies (671 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Communication Technologies (671 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Elementary & secondary schools (188,878 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,744 people), Computer Systems Design (91,155 people), Specialized design services (60,593 people), and Motion pictures & video industries (54,871 people).

    The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Communication Technologies (671 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Recording Arts Technology
      495 degrees awarded
    2. Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
      3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Recording Arts Technology with 495 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    605
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    110
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 605 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, which is 5.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 575 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Recording Arts Technology, which is 5.99 times more than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.167 times less than the 575 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      343 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      155 degrees awarded
    3. White
      143 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american (343 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (155 degrees).

    2.8% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      287 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      287 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      281 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american male (287 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (287 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had a total salary expenditure of 33.7M. SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Male Instructor (12), and Female Instructor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $11.5M
    2024 Salaries
    17%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($33.7M) and a 17% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $701k
    Instructional Salaries
    13
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville paid a total of $701k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.08% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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