Nashville State Community College (221184)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,224

2.92% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,519

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,608

42% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

17%

191 Graduates

About

Nashville State Community College (221184) is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Nashville State Community College (221184) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (451 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (57 degrees), and General Education (55 degrees).

In 2023, 1,051 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nashville State Community College (221184). 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (598 degrees), 2.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (244 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nashville State Community College (221184) is $4,224, which is $−4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Nashville State Community College (221184) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 956 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Nashville State Community College (221184) is $4,224, which is $4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,519.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Nashville State Community College (221184) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,224

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Nashville State Community College (221184) was $4,224. The cost of tuition at Nashville State Community College (221184) is $−4,029 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Nashville State Community College (221184) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,519

2023 Value

3.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Nashville State Community College (221184) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,519. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Nashville State Community College (221184) grew by 3.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nashville State Community College (221184) (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

$14,796

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nashville State Community College (221184) was of $14,796 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 22.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Nashville State Community College (221184) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Nashville State Community College (221184) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.44% with respect to 2022, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nashville State Community College (221184) (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 Nashville State Community College (221184) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 956 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

Nashville State Community College (221184) had a total enrollment of 6,608 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Nashville State Community College (221184) is 2,777 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,831. This means that 42% of students enrolled at Nashville State Community College (221184) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nashville State Community College (221184), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.5% White, 28.8% Black or African American, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.24% Two or More Races, 3.98% Asian, 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.136% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Nashville State Community College (221184) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.8%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nashville State Community College (221184) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,608 students. The full-time enrollment at Nashville State Community College (221184) is 2,777 and the part-time enrollment is 3,831. This means that 42% of students enrolled at Nashville State Community College (221184) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Nashville State Community College (221184) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

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 Nashville State Community College (221184) was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Nashville State Community College (221184) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Nashville State Community College (221184) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,007 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,901 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
921 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nashville State Community College (221184) is 45.5% White, 28.8% Black or African American, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.24% Two or More Races, 3.98% Asian, 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.136% 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 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, 100 students (1.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 315 more women than men received degrees from Nashville State Community College (221184). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nashville State Community College (221184) is white (598 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (244 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Nashville State Community College (221184) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (451 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (57 degrees) and General Education (55 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nashville State Community College (221184), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (88 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (451 degrees), and Legal (30 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 Nashville State Community College (221184) are Elementary & middle school teachers (169,403 people), Other managers (145,547 people), Graphic designers (96,152 people), Secondary school teachers (76,115 people), and Postsecondary teachers (75,769 people).

The most specialized majors at Nashville State Community College (221184) in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (88 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (451 degrees), Legal (30 degrees), Human Sciences (23 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (43 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Nashville State Community College (221184) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Nashville State Community College (221184) are Engineering Technologies (88 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (451 degrees), Legal (30 degrees), Human Sciences (23 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (43 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 Nashville State Community College (221184) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Nashville State Community College (221184).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
451 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
General Education
55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Nashville State Community College (221184) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 451 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Nashville State Community College (221184) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

368

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

683

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 368 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville State Community College (221184), which is 0.539 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (683).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nashville State Community College (221184) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville State Community College (221184) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.529 times less than the 295 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 295 degrees were awarded to men at Nashville State Community College (221184) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.89 times more than the 156 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Nashville State Community College (221184) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Nashville State Community College (221184) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% 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, 2.62% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
598 degrees awarded
Black or African American
244 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nashville State Community College (221184) is white (598 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (244 degrees).

1.52% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
376 degrees awarded
White Male
222 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nashville State Community College (221184) is white female (376 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (222 degrees).

Operations

Nashville State Community College (221184) has an endowment valued at nearly $4.74k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.21M (67.7k%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Nashville State Community College (221184) had a total salary expenditure of 53.2M. Nashville State Community College (221184) employs 55 Associate professors, 34 Assistant professors and 30 Instructors. Most academics at Nashville State Community College (221184) are Female Associate professor (33), Male Associate professor (22), and Female Assistant professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nashville State Community College (221184) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, Management, with 51 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Endowment

$4.74k

2023 Endowment

Nashville State Community College (221184) has an endowment valued at about $4.74k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Nashville State Community College (221184) stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.8M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nashville State Community College (221184) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2023 Salaries

1.65%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Nashville State Community College (221184) paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($53.2M) and a 1.65% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.91% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.88% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.85M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2023, Nashville State Community College (221184) paid a total of $7.85M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

73 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nashville State Community College (221184) were Associate professor with 55 employees, Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Instructor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nashville State Community College (221184) were Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees, Management with 51 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Nashville State Community College (221184) was Female Associate professor with 33 employees, Male Associate professor with 22 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Nashville State Community College (221184).

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