Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

www.tcatjackson.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,832
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,117
    17.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    79.5%
    194 Graduates

    About

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a higher education institution located in Madison County, TN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (62 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (26 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (26 degrees).

    In 2024, 423 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. 32.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 67.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (238 degrees), 1.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (138 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,832.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received financial aid through grants.

    Average Net Price

    $8,832
    2024 Value
    15.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,832. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson grew by 15.2%.

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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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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    92% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.12% with respect to 2023, when 98% 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

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson had a total enrollment of 3,117 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 546 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,571. This means that 17.5% 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 45.1% White, 32.5% Black or African American, 8.18% Two or More Races, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 0.545% Asian, 0.0642% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0321% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (17.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    17.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,117 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 546 and the part-time enrollment is 2,571.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    82%
    2024 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 (2024)
    1. White
      1,405 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      1,014 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      255 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 45.1% White, 32.5% Black or African American, 8.18% Two or More Races, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 0.545% Asian, 0.0642% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0321% 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, 193 students (6.19%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 151 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 (238 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (138 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (62 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (26 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (26 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (81 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 (1,492,828 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,697 people), Pharmacists (134,449 people), and Other managers (125,044 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in 2024 are Transportation (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Construction (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson are Transportation (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Construction (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (1,601,001 people), Outpatient care centers (277,974 people), Elementary & secondary schools (259,216 people), Offices of physicians (201,556 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (157,375 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson are Transportation (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Construction (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (12 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      62 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
      26 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 62 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-Jackson according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    287
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    136
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, which is 2.11 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (136).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 25 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 10.3 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    67%
    100% Completion Time
    74%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 67% 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, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      238 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      138 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is white (238 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (138 degrees).

    2.84% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      204 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      195 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      190 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 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (195 degrees).

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