Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

www.tcatmurfreesboro.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$8,549

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

630

67.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

74.2%

138 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is a higher education institution located in Rutherford County, TN. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro were General Cosmetology (40 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (27 degrees), and Building Construction Technology (27 degrees).

In 2023, 345 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro. 29% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 71% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (222 degrees), 5.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,549.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$8,549

2023 Value

20%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,549. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro grew by 20%.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.15% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro (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.

Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro had a total enrollment of 630 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is 423 students and the part-time enrollment is 207. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.8% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13% Black or African American, 4.29% Two or More Races, 4.29% Asian, and 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.1%), followed by White Female (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 630 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is 423 and the part-time enrollment is 207.

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

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 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-Murfreesboro was 82%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
377 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
85 enrolled students
Black or African American
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is 59.8% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13% Black or African American, 4.29% Two or More Races, 4.29% Asian, and 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 26 students (4.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 145 fewer women than men received degrees from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is white (222 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is General Cosmetology (40 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (27 degrees) and Building Construction Technology (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), and Precision Production (42 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-Murfreesboro are Registered nurses (1,470,296 people), Medical & health services managers (164,171 people), Other managers (162,185 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,320 people), and Pharmacists (135,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), Precision Production (42 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (47 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

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-Murfreesboro are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro are Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), Precision Production (42 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (47 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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-Murfreesboro are Computer Systems Design (613,781 people), Elementary & secondary schools (238,177 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,638 people), Construction (152,028 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (105,153 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-Murfreesboro.

Most Common (2023)

General Cosmetology
40 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
27 degrees awarded
Building Construction Technology
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro was General Cosmetology with 40 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-Murfreesboro according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

100

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 245 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro, which is 2.45 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (100).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 61 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in General Cosmetology, which is 19 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 82% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
222 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is white (222 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

6.96% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
163 degrees awarded
White Female
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is white male (163 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (59 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.7M

2023 Salaries

6.44%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro paid a median of $4.7M in salaries, a 6.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.5% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 44.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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