Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

https://www.tcatnorthwest.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,973
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,284
    26.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    69%
    149 Graduates

    About

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is a higher education institution located in Dyer County, TN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 degrees awarded), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (39 degrees), and General Cosmetology (38 degrees).

    In 2024, 472 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest. 43% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (267 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (142 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,973.

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

    Average Net Price

    $8,973
    2024 Value
    17.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,973. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest grew by 17.7%.

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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

    95%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    95% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.06% with respect to 2023, when 97% 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 Northwest had a total enrollment of 2,284 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is 603 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,681. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60% White, 19% Black or African American, 7.27% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Two or More Races, 0.394% Asian, and 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38%), followed by White Female (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (16.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,284 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is 603 and the part-time enrollment is 1,681.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    64%
    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 Northwest was 64%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,370 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      434 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      166 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is 60% White, 19% Black or African American, 7.27% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Two or More Races, 0.394% Asian, and 0.263% 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, 167 students (7.31%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 66 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (142 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (39 degrees) and General Cosmetology (38 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), and Precision Production (47 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 Northwest are Other managers (49,602 people), Construction managers (48,511 people), Software developers (37,800 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,361 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (20,449 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in 2024 are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), Precision Production (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees), and Construction (16 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 Northwest are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), Precision Production (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees), and Construction (16 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 Northwest are Construction (110,197 people), Computer Systems Design (51,120 people), Air transportation (38,502 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (24,903 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (19,381 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), Precision Production (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees), and Construction (16 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 Northwest.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      72 degrees awarded
    2. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
      39 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      38 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 72 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 Northwest according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    269
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    203
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (203).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology, which is 12.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 15 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    63%
    100% Completion Time
    65%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 63% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      267 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      142 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      28 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (142 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
      250 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      201 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      172 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is white male (250 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (201 degrees).

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