Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

www.tcatmemphis.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$11,075

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,118

60.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.4%

291 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis were Barbering (39 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (23 degrees), and General Cosmetology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis. 38.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (249 degrees), 5.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,075.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$11,075

2021 Value

9.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,075. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis grew by 9.15%.

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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.19% with respect to 2020, when 94% 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.

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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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-Memphis had a total enrollment of 1,118 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 678 students and the part-time enrollment is 440. This means that 60.6% 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 54.3% Black or African American, 29.8% White, 4.74% Asian, 4.2% Two or More Races, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0894% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0894% 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 (39.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.1%) and White Male (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,118 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 678 and the part-time enrollment is 440.

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

50%

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-Memphis was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

Black or African American
607 enrolled students
White
333 enrolled students
Asian
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 54.3% Black or African American, 29.8% White, 4.74% Asian, 4.2% Two or More Races, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0894% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0894% 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, 27 students (2.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 77 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 (249 degrees awarded). There were 5.19 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is Barbering (39 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (23 degrees) and General Cosmetology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (42 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (122 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (60 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 (90,849 people), Graphic designers (87,960 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (83,677 people), Other designers (59,425 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,768 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in 2021 are Transportation (42 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (122 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (60 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Construction (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Memphis are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis are Transportation (42 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (122 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (60 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Construction (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (177,120 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,629 people), Construction (113,994 people), Computer Systems Design (72,264 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (62,464 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 (2021)

Barbering
39 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
23 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis was Barbering with 39 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

210

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 210 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, which is 1.58 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

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 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 3.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Dental Assisting, which is 22 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

96%

100% Completion Time

96%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 96% 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, 96% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is Male 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
249 degrees awarded
White
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is black or african american (249 degrees awarded). There were 5.19 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

4.08% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
149 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
100 degrees awarded
White Male
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is black or african american male (149 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (100 degrees).