Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

www.tcatelizabethton.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$10,183

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

457

93.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

85.8%

339 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a higher education institution located in Carter County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (102 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (42 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (15 degrees).

In 2021, 384 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (319 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,183.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$10,183

2021 Value

1.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,183. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton grew by 1.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (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-Elizabethton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.21% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (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-Elizabethton 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-Elizabethton had a total enrollment of 457 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is 426 students and the part-time enrollment is 31. This means that 93.2% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Asian.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.2%), followed by White Female (38.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 457 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is 426 and the part-time enrollment is 31.

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

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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-Elizabethton was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
395 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21 enrolled students
Two or More Races
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is 86.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Asian. 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, 7 students (1.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 14 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is white (319 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (102 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (42 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (58 degrees awarded), Construction (31 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (81 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-Elizabethton are Registered nurses (1,333,856 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in 2021 are Precision Production (58 degrees awarded), Construction (31 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Health (186 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (10 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-Elizabethton are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton are Precision Production (58 degrees awarded), Construction (31 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Health (186 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Elizabethton are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,450,147 people), Elementary & secondary schools (220,370 people), Outpatient care centers (216,691 people), Offices of physicians (193,671 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,551 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-Elizabethton.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
102 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
42 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
15 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 102 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-Elizabethton according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

185

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 185 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, which is 0.93 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in Welding Technology, which is 13.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 19.7 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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, 11.8% of graduates (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
319 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is white (319 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

1.3% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
163 degrees awarded
White Male
156 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is white female (163 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).