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TTC Dickson is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Dickson, Tennessee. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at TTC Dickson top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study office and administration and mechanics and repair.
TTC Dickson maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 558 students (393 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Tennessee Technology Centers continue to serve as the premier provider for workforce development throughout the State of Tennessee by providing: 1) Competency-based training of the highest quality that will qualify students for employment and/or advancement in jobs. 2) High quality training and retraining of employed workers. 3) 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.
Tennessee Technology Center At Dickson
740 Hwy 46
Dickson, TN 37055
General Phone: (615) 441-6220
Admissions Phone: (615) 441-6220
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 441-6220
http://WWW.DICKSON.TEC.TN.US
TTC Dickson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 94 | computer repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Office And Administration | 56 | business support services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | surgical tech, dental assistant |
| Production Trades | 8 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for TTC Dickson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 209 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 50 | 7 |
In 2005, TTC Dickson had a total enrollment of 558 students (393 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 98% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 90% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dickson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 441-6220
Financial Aid:
TTC Dickson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 778200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 441-6220
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TTC Dickson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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