SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

www.nashville.sae.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,800

2021 Average Net Price

$27,573

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

271

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

75.6%

34 Graduates

About

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville were Recording Arts Technology (60 degrees awarded) and Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (13 degrees).

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. 22.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (48 degrees), 1.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $31,800, which is $23,832 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $31,800, which is $23,832 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,573.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was $31,800. The cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $23,832 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,573

2021 Value

35.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,573. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville grew by 35.5%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,000

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was of $10,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 108% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was 5.38%, which represents 53 out of the 985 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had a total enrollment of 271 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 271 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.7% Black or African American, 32.5% White, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.738% Asian.

Students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (50.6%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Black or African American Female (8.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 271 students. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 271 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
159 enrolled students
White
88 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is 58.7% Black or African American, 32.5% White, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.738% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (4.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 56 fewer women than men received degrees from SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american (48 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is Recording Arts Technology (60 degrees awarded), followed by Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (87 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Graphic designers (91,504 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,726 people), Other managers (75,495 people), Other designers (60,812 people), and Postsecondary teachers (54,715 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2021 are Communication Technologies (87 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Communication Technologies (87 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Elementary & secondary schools (172,236 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,193 people), Computer Systems Design (70,621 people), Specialized design services (60,823 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (49,981 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Communication Technologies (87 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.

Most Common (2021)

Recording Arts Technology
60 degree-majors awarded
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Recording Arts Technology with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, which is 3.43 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Recording Arts Technology, which is 4.44 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.225 times less than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
48 degrees awarded
White
42 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american (48 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

0.98% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
41 degrees awarded
White Male
30 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is black or african american male (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (30 degrees).

Operations

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$963k

2021 Salaries

16.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville paid a median of $963k in salaries, a 16.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$171k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville paid a total of $171k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.