Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

www.tcatripley.edu

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2022 Average Net Price

$13,738

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

362

37.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

54.8%

34 Graduates

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, TN. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees awarded), Electrician (11 degrees), and General Cosmetology (9 degrees).

In 2022, 119 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley. 76.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (66 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,738.

In 2022, 98% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$13,738

2022 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,738. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley grew by 10.6%.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

98% of undergraduate students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2021, 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.

Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley had a total enrollment of 362 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is 137 students and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 37.8% 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 47% White, 37% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.7% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.8%), followed by White Female (22.6%) and Black or African American Male (17.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 362 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is 137 and the part-time enrollment is 225.

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

74%

2022 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 74%.

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 (2022)

White
170 enrolled students
Black or African American
134 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is 47% White, 37% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.7% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 63 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 (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (11 degrees) and General Cosmetology (9 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees), and Health (81 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 (1,405,149 people), Software developers (569,202 people), Other managers (196,183 people), Medical & health services managers (157,299 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,491 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in 2022 are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees), Health (81 degrees), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees), Health (81 degrees), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,544,788 people), Computer Systems Design (612,962 people), Elementary & secondary schools (287,929 people), Outpatient care centers (250,450 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (221,781 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 (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
56 degrees awarded
Electrician
11 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 56 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley, which is 0.308 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

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 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in Electrician, which is 4.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 31 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 66% 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, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
66 degrees awarded
White
42 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 (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

0.84% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
60 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded
White Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is black or african american female (60 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (23 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.13M

2022 Salaries

14.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley paid a median of $1.13M in salaries, a 14.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.29% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 15.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

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