Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

www.tcatpulaski.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$10,514

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

561

35.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.5%

55 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is a higher education institution located in Giles County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (45 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (25 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 192 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski. 41.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (151 degrees), 6.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,514.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$10,514

2021 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,514. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski grew by 13.2%.

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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 23.5% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski (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-Pulaski 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-Pulaski had a total enrollment of 561 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is 201 students and the part-time enrollment is 360. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.9% White, 5.53% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 3.21% Hispanic or Latino, 0.713% Asian, and 0.357% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.8%), followed by White Female (35.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 561 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is 201 and the part-time enrollment is 360.

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

Retention Rate over Time

82%

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-Pulaski was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
465 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
Two or More Races
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is 82.9% White, 5.53% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 3.21% Hispanic or Latino, 0.713% Asian, and 0.357% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 17 students (3.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 34 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is white (151 degrees awarded). There were 6.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (45 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (25 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (34 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (40 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-Pulaski are Registered nurses (1,341,630 people), Software developers (513,178 people), Other managers (189,695 people), Medical & health services managers (151,489 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in 2021 are Precision Production (34 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees), Health (66 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 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-Pulaski are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski are Precision Production (34 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees), Health (66 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 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-Pulaski are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,500,460 people), Computer Systems Design (581,541 people), Elementary & secondary schools (272,408 people), Outpatient care centers (226,377 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,024 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-Pulaski.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
45 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
25 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 45 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-Pulaski according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski, which is 1.43 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in Welding Technology, which is 7.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 14 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 64% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is Male and Black or African American (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)

White
151 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is white (151 degrees awarded). There were 6.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
91 degrees awarded
White Female
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is white male (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (60 degrees).