SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

www.nashville.sae.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,816

2.17% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,409

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,800

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.3%

7 Graduates

About

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville were Recording Arts Technology (458 degrees awarded) and Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (18 degrees).

In 2023, 701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. 15% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 85% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (345 degrees), 2.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $14,816, which is $6,563 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,178 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $14,816, which is $6,563 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,409.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,816

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was $14,816. The cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $6,563 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,409

2023 Value

1.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,409. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville grew by 1.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (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.

Other Student Expenses

$10,000

Room and Board

$1,399

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was of $10,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,399. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1178 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

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had a total enrollment of 1,800 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 1,800 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.8% Black or African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 5.56% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.278% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (47.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.7%) and White Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,800 students. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 1,800 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,058 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
294 enrolled students
White
265 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 58.8% Black or African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 5.56% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.278% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 44 students (2.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 491 fewer women than men received degrees from SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american (345 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is Recording Arts Technology (458 degrees awarded), followed by Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (643 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Graphic designers (98,195 people), Other managers (84,106 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (77,500 people), Other designers (60,420 people), and Postsecondary teachers (57,636 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2023 are Communication Technologies (643 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Communication Technologies (643 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Elementary & secondary schools (178,261 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,559 people), Computer Systems Design (77,796 people), Specialized design services (59,722 people), and Motion pictures & video industries (51,336 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Communication Technologies (643 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.

Most Common (2023)

Recording Arts Technology
458 degrees awarded
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Recording Arts Technology with 458 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

596

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

105

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 596 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, which is 5.68 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 548 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Recording Arts Technology, which is 5.77 times more than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 95 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.173 times less than the 548 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, N/A% of students graduating from SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
345 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
164 degrees awarded
White
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american (345 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
287 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
141 degrees awarded
White Male
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american male (287 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (141 degrees).

Operations

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Male Instructor (12), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.86M

2023 Salaries

growth from 2022

In 2023, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville paid a median of $9.86M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 924% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$701k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville paid a total of $701k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.11% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Male Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.

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