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Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis

Overview of Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis

TTC Memphis is located in a large city, in Memphis, TN. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at TTC Memphis top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at TTC Memphis often study mechanics and repair.

TTC Memphis Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 857 students (824 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at TTC Memphis.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting TTC Memphis

Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis
550 Alabama Ave
Memphis, TN 38105-3604
General Phone: (901) 543-6100
http://www.ttcmemphis.edu

TTC Memphis Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair191aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics, avionics maintenance, autobody repair, industrial mechanics
Transportation92truck and bus driver
Beauty And Cosmetology79cosmetology, barber
Nursing And Emergency Medicine58licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Medical Support And Technology55dental assistant, dental lab tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant
Office And Administration45business support services, office data entry
Production Trades28machine shop assistant, welding
Construction Trades19construction trades
Photography And Commercial Art12commercial art
Engineering Technician11drafting
Media9printing equipment operation

Number of programs and degrees for TTC Memphis in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years39823
Award of less than 1 academic year1253
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years7611

TTC Memphis Student Body

In 2007, TTC Memphis had a total enrollment of 857 students (824 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White17%
Black80%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1919%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-499%
50-646%

TTC Memphis Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %
Part-Time85 %

TTC Memphis Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, 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 Memphis Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
TTC Memphis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 536000)

TTC Memphis Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

TTC Memphis Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets TTC Memphis Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%TTC Memphis Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%TTC Memphis % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%TTC Memphis Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%TTC Memphis Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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