Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

www.tcatnashville.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$7,348

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

18.2%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

782

74.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.5%

334 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville were General Cosmetology (60 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (41 degrees).

In 2021, 512 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. 47.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (302 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (134 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,348.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$7,348

2021 Value

3.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,348. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville grew by 3.8%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.1% with respect to 2020, when 91% 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.

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

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.

Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville had a total enrollment of 782 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 581 students and the part-time enrollment is 201. This means that 74.3% 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 58.7% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.07% Two or More Races, 2.81% Asian, and 0.256% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.3%), followed by White Female (21.9%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 782 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 581 and the part-time enrollment is 201.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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 Nashville was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
459 enrolled students
Black or African American
186 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 58.7% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.07% Two or More Races, 2.81% Asian, and 0.256% 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, 15 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 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 (302 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (134 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is General Cosmetology (60 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (41 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Precision Production (86 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (103 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (113 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 (48,112 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (41,693 people), Construction managers (40,468 people), Software developers (30,811 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (17,035 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in 2021 are Precision Production (86 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (103 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (113 degrees), Construction (31 degrees), and Human Sciences (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Nashville are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville are Precision Production (86 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (103 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (113 degrees), Construction (31 degrees), and Human Sciences (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (97,511 people), Elementary & secondary schools (86,045 people), Computer Systems Design (46,726 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (28,423 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,971 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 Nashville.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
60 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
56 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville was General Cosmetology with 60 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

267

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

245

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (245).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in Welding Technology, which is 6.25 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in General Cosmetology, which is 11.4 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 69% 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, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (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.

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, 2.4% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
302 degrees awarded
Black or African American
134 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is white (302 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (134 degrees).

2.15% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
183 degrees awarded
White Female
119 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is white male (183 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (119 degrees).