Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

www.tcatmemphis.edu

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2022 Average Net Price

$9,174

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

1,547

55.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

41.9%

112 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2022, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis were Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (35 degrees awarded), Computer Support Specialist (12 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (10 degrees).

In 2022, 399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis. 35.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (276 degrees), 4.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (66 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,174.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$9,174

2022 Value

17.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,174. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis grew by 17.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis (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-Memphis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2021, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis (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-Memphis had a total enrollment of 1,547 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 853 students and the part-time enrollment is 694. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.6% Black or African American, 29.3% White, 6.92% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Asian, 4.01% Two or More Races, and 0.323% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (40.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.3%) and White Male (18.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,547 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 853 and the part-time enrollment is 694.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2022 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-Memphis was 63%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
813 enrolled students
White
454 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 52.6% Black or African American, 29.3% White, 6.92% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Asian, 4.01% Two or More Races, and 0.323% 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, 30 students (1.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 113 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is black or african american (276 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (66 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (35 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Support Specialist (12 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (10 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (46 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (131 degrees), and Precision Production (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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-Memphis are Other managers (46,673 people), Construction managers (43,610 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,948 people), Software developers (33,242 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (18,610 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in 2022 are Transportation (46 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (131 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (52 degrees), and Construction (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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-Memphis are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis are Transportation (46 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (131 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (52 degrees), and Construction (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

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-Memphis are Construction (103,161 people), Computer Systems Design (46,415 people), Air transportation (35,982 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (22,701 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (17,613 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-Memphis.

Most Common (2022)

General Cosmetology
28 degrees awarded
Barbering
24 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis was General Cosmetology with 28 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-Memphis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

143

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, which is 1.79 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (143).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 4.75 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 28 degrees were awarded to women at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in General Cosmetology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 18% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.68% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
276 degrees awarded
White
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is black or african american (276 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (66 degrees).

2.26% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Male
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
114 degrees awarded
White Male
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is black or african american male (162 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (114 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.14M

2022 Salaries

8.89%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis paid a median of $4.14M in salaries, a 8.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.52% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.03% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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