Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

www.tcatjackson.edu

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2023 Average Net Price
$10,412
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
2,427
21.7% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
74.5%
140 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a higher education institution located in Madison County, TN. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (58 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (33 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (19 degrees).

In 2023, 439 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. 26.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 73.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (260 degrees), 3.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,412.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$10,412
2023 Value
4.85%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,412. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson grew by 4.85%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

98%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

98% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson had a total enrollment of 2,427 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 527 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,900. This means that 21.7% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 34% Black or African American, 8.98% Two or More Races, 6.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.494% Asian, and 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19%) and Black or African American Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,427 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 527 and the part-time enrollment is 1,900.

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Retention Rate over Time

82%
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-Jackson was 82%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,099 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    824 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    218 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 45.3% White, 34% Black or African American, 8.98% Two or More Races, 6.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.494% Asian, and 0.165% 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, 87 students (3.58%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 203 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is white (260 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (58 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (33 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (19 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (97 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (90 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-Jackson are Registered nurses (1,455,216 people), Medical & health services managers (157,798 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,712 people), and Other managers (118,078 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in 2023 are Transportation (97 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), Construction (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
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-Jackson are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson are Transportation (97 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), Construction (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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-Jackson are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,546,321 people), uninformed (261,099 people), Outpatient care centers (260,965 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,384 people), and Offices of physicians (204,738 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson are Transportation (97 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), Construction (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    58 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    33 degrees awarded
  3. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
    19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 58 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

321
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
118
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 321 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, which is 2.72 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 6.46 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

64%
100% Completion Time
75%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 64% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

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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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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    260 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    82 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is white (260 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

15.3% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    204 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    56 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is white male (204 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (56 degrees).

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Salary Expenditure

$5.16M
2023 Salaries
19.8%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson paid a median of $5.16M in salaries, a 19.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 39% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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