Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington

www.tcatcovington.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$7,953

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

380

47.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.4%

62 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is a higher education institution located in Tipton County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees awarded), Machine Tool Technology (18 degrees), and Welding Technology (18 degrees).

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington. 50.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (134 degrees), 3.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,953.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$7,953

2021 Value

2.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,953. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington grew by 2.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington (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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

97% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington had a total enrollment of 380 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is 182 students and the part-time enrollment is 198. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.2% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 5.53% Two or More Races, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.4%) and White Female (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 380 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is 182 and the part-time enrollment is 198.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 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-Covington was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
225 enrolled students
Black or African American
109 enrolled students
Two or More Races
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is 59.2% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 5.53% Two or More Races, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 9 students (2.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees awarded), followed by Machine Tool Technology (18 degrees) and Welding Technology (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (38 degrees awarded), Agriculture (14 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (34 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-Covington are Registered nurses (1,419,332 people), Accountants & auditors (1,054,132 people), Other managers (795,634 people), Software developers (599,564 people), and Financial managers (484,600 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington in 2021 are Precision Production (38 degrees awarded), Agriculture (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Health (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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-Covington are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington are Precision Production (38 degrees awarded), Agriculture (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Health (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Covington are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,788,946 people), Computer Systems Design (980,447 people), Elementary & secondary schools (711,516 people), Banking & related activities (538,314 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (525,422 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-Covington.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
33 degrees awarded
Machine Tool Technology
18 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington 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-Covington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington, which is 0.989 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (89).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington in Welding Technology, which is 19 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to women at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
75 degrees awarded
White Female
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington is white male (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (59 degrees).