Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville

www.tcatwhiteville.edu/

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2020 Average Net Price

$13,061

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

280

47.9% Full-Time

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is a higher education institution located in Hardeman County, TN. In 2020, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (16 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (10 degrees).

In 2020, 93 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville. 47.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (52 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,061.

In 2020, 97% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$13,061

2020 Value

42.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,061. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville grew by 42.4%.

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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

97% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2019, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville (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-Whiteville 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-Whiteville had a total enrollment of 280 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is 134 students and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 44.3% Black or African American, 4.64% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, and 0.357% Asian.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (32.8%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Black or African American Male (18.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 280 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is 134 and the part-time enrollment is 146.

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

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2020 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-Whiteville was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
126 enrolled students
Black or African American
124 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is 45% White, 44.3% Black or African American, 4.64% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, and 0.357% 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 (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is black or african american (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (16 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (10 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees awarded), Precision Production (10 degrees), and Health (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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-Whiteville are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville in 2020 are Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees awarded), Precision Production (10 degrees), Health (48 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2020).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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-Whiteville are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville are Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees awarded), Precision Production (10 degrees), Health (48 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2020).

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-Whiteville are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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-Whiteville.

Most Common (2020)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
24 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
16 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 24 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-Whiteville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville, which is 1.11 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is Female and White (71.4% 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 (2020)

Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
White
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is black or african american (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Black or African American Female
27 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
25 degrees awarded
White Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville is black or african american female (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (25 degrees).