Community Colleges The programs at our colleges offer pathways to success, through which students learn about the world and themselves, discover new careers or revitalize old careers, and grow in ways that improve their lives, their families’ lives and Tennessee.
79%
INCREASE IN DEGREE & CERTIFICATE AWARDED SINCE 2009
Transfer Programs are for students who wish to earn either an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree and continue to a four-year college or university.
Career Programs are for students who want to enter the job market immediately after completing their Associate of Applied Science degree or technical certificate.
Student Profile*
AGE
58%
Under Age 21
14%
Age 21-24
28% Age 25+
Program Areas
TYPE OF STUDENT
28%
Adult Learners
18%
Dual Enrollment
36%
Low-Income
21%
Lottery Scholarship Recipients
GENDER
60% Female
40% Male
*Fall 2018
22
Agriculture Biological & Life Sciences Business & Related Programs Computer & Information Sciences Construction Trades Education Engineering & Related Fields English & Foreign Languages/ Literatures Family & Consumer Sciences General Technology Health & Related Programs Legal Professions & Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Library Science Mechanic & Repair Technologies Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Personal & Miscellaneous Services Precision Production Protective Services Science Technologies/Technicians Social Sciences Social Service Professions Technology Education/Industrial Arts Visual & Performing Arts