Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

www.tcatjackson.edu

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2022 Average Net Price

$9,930

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

2,239

22.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

75%

168 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a higher education institution located in Madison County, TN. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (82 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (31 degrees), and Welding Technology (30 degrees).

In 2022, 427 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson. 36.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (245 degrees), 1.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,930.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$9,930

2022 Value

28%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,930. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson grew by 28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson (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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

99% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2021, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson (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-Jackson had a total enrollment of 2,239 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 502 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,737. This means that 22.4% 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 40.1% White, 38.1% Black or African American, 7.86% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% Two or More Races, 0.581% Asian, and 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,239 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 502 and the part-time enrollment is 1,737.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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-Jackson was 77%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
898 enrolled students
Black or African American
852 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
176 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is 40.1% White, 38.1% Black or African American, 7.86% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% Two or More Races, 0.581% Asian, and 0.268% 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, 138 students (6.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 119 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 (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (82 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (31 degrees) and Welding Technology (30 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (56 degrees awarded), Precision Production (69 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (94 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 (1,397,280 people), Medical & health services managers (152,546 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,815 people), Pharmacists (134,302 people), and Other managers (110,636 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in 2022 are Transportation (56 degrees awarded), Precision Production (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), Construction (22 degrees), and Health (134 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-Jackson are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson are Transportation (56 degrees awarded), Precision Production (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), Construction (22 degrees), and Health (134 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,491,687 people), Outpatient care centers (239,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (231,405 people), Offices of physicians (203,787 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (145,721 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-Jackson.

Most Common (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
82 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
31 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 82 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

273

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

154

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, which is 1.77 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (154).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 8.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 11.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Male and Asian (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
245 degrees awarded
Black or African American
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is white (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

2.11% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
166 degrees awarded
White Female
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is white male (166 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (79 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.31M

2022 Salaries

13.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson paid a median of $4.31M in salaries, a 13.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 39% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.09% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

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