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Tennessee Technology Center At Athens

Overview of Tennessee Technology Center At Athens

TTC Athens is in Athens, TN. Athens is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. TTC Athens issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at TTC Athens include office and administration, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

TTC Athens Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Student Body

Approximately 133 students study at TTC Athens (in 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Tennessee Technology Centers continue to serve as the premier providers for workforce development throughout the State of Tennessee. The centers fulfill the mission by: Providing competency based training through traditional and distance learning instructional delivery systems of the highest quality that will qualify individuals for employment and/or advancement in jobs; providing high quality training that is economical and accessible to all residents of Tennessee, thereby contributing to the economic and community development of the communities we serve."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting TTC Athens

Tennessee Technology Center At Athens
1635 Vo Tech Dr
Athens, TN 37371-0848
General Phone: (423) 744-2814
http://www.athens.tec.tn.us

TTC Athens Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair44automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine24licensed practical nurse
Production Trades20machinist, welding
Office And Administration14business support services
Medical Support And Technology0pharmacy tech

Number of programs and degrees for TTC Athens in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5910
Award of less than 1 academic year308
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years133

TTC Athens Student Body

In 2007, TTC Athens had a total enrollment of 133 students (126 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1920%
20-2117%
22-2419%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-395%
40-4911%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Tennessee95%

TTC Athens Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time100 %

TTC Athens Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Athens, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

TTC Athens Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
TTC Athens participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 535800)

TTC Athens Degree Programs (2007)

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

TTC Athens Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets TTC Athens Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%TTC Athens % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%TTC Athens % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%TTC Athens % of degrees in office and administration
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%TTC Athens Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%TTC Athens Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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