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