Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

www.tcatnashville.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,164
    After Financial Aid
    2016 Default Rate
    18.2%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,101
    58.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    70.3%
    166 Graduates

    About

    Tennessee College of Applied 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville were General Cosmetology (68 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (51 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 degrees).

    In 2024, 472 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. 43.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (249 degrees), 2.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (98 degrees).

    In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville was 18.2%, corresponding to 4 out of the 22 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,164.

    In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville received financial aid through grants.

    Average Net Price

    $17,164
    2024 Value
    47%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,164. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville grew by 47%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    95%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    95% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.15% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

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    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.
    18.2%
    2016 Default Rate
    4
    Number of Defaults

    In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville was 18.2%, which represents 4 out of the 22 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.

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    Enrollment

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville had a total enrollment of 1,101 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 643 students and the part-time enrollment is 458. This means that 58.4% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 21% Black or African American, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.63% Two or More Races, 2.82% Asian, 0.545% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.363% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.5%), followed by White Female (15.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    58.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,101 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 643 and the part-time enrollment is 458.

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

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    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 Nashville was 85%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      504 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      231 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      191 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 45.8% White, 21% Black or African American, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.63% Two or More Races, 2.82% Asian, 0.545% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.363% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 29 students (2.63%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 62 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (98 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is General Cosmetology (68 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (51 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (101 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 Nashville are Other managers (50,065 people), Construction managers (48,361 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (38,922 people), Software developers (36,660 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,384 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (101 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Construction (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Nashville are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (101 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Construction (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Nashville are Construction (110,117 people), Elementary & secondary schools (92,983 people), Computer Systems Design (52,464 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (32,197 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (32,019 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded), Precision Production (74 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (101 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Construction (10 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 Nashville.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      68 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      51 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      44 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville was General Cosmetology with 68 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 Nashville according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    267
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    205
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, which is 1.3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (205).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in Welding Technology, which is 6.5 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in General Cosmetology, which is 35.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    71%
    100% Completion Time
    71%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 71% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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
      249 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      98 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      64 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (98 degrees).

    2.12% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      212 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      207 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      196 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is white male (212 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (207 degrees).

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