Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

www.tcatripley.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$12,423

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

197

71.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.5%

61 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (8 degrees), and Computer Support Specialist (6 degrees).

In 2021, 126 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (58 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,423.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$12,423

2021 Value

6.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,423. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley grew by 6.1%.

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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

96% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley (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-Ripley 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-Ripley had a total enrollment of 197 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is 141 students and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 71.6% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.7% Black or African American, 39.6% White, 6.09% Two or More Races, 3.05% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.3%), followed by White Female (21.3%) and White Male (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 197 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is 141 and the part-time enrollment is 56.

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

Retention Rate over Time

68%

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-Ripley was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
96 enrolled students
White
78 enrolled students
Two or More Races
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is 48.7% Black or African American, 39.6% White, 6.09% Two or More Races, 3.05% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.02% 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 54 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is black or african american (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (8 degrees) and Computer Support Specialist (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (9 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (88 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-Ripley are Registered nurses (1,341,789 people), Software developers (513,036 people), Other managers (189,665 people), Medical & health services managers (151,489 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in 2021 are Construction (9 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), Health (88 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 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-Ripley are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley are Construction (9 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), Health (88 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 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-Ripley are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,501,366 people), Computer Systems Design (581,939 people), Elementary & secondary schools (273,930 people), Outpatient care centers (226,358 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,826 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-Ripley.

Most Common (2020)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
51 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
10 degree-majors awarded
Computer Support Specialist
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 51 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-Ripley according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (90).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 8.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 82% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% 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-Ripley 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
58 degrees awarded
White
53 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is black or african american (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
42 degrees awarded
White Female
36 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is black or african american female (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (36 degrees).