West Tennessee Business College (Closed 2019)
Tel:
(731)668-7240
School Highlights
- West Tennessee Business College serves 211 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 26%.
- West Tennessee Business College is the only community colleges within Madison County, TN.
- The nearest community college to West Tennessee Business College is Jackson State Community College (3.9 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| West Tennessee Business College | (TN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 12 staff | 29 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 211 students | 631 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 211 students | 369 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 262 students |
 |  | |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 46% | 17% |
| % White | 53% | 74% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 56% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $20,900 | $29,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 93% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,258 | $12,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,351 | $6,297 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 76% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- There's more to West Tennessee Business College (WTBC) than the name suggests. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, WTBC offers more than just business. It also offers certification and degrees in other in-demand fields and maintains a high student retention rate.West Tennessee Business College is an accredited school that offers academics in areas like Medical Assisting, Cosmetology and Medical Coding. The school also offers associate's degrees in Administrative Assistance and Medical Administrative Assistance. Beyond that, WTBC provides all of its students the opportunity to do externships or field work in their area of study. The state-of-the-art classrooms with their modern equipment also give students the chance to engage in hands-on learning for their chosen profession. West Tennessee Business College's high satisfaction rate is evident in the nearly 80% student retention rate. WTBC also reports a high graduation rate. See their website for more details. A commuter school, WTBC's students often live in apartments within walking or short driving distance to campus. Financial aid options at West Tennessee Business College include loans and a variety of grants and scholarships such as Tennessee Student Assistance Awards and Academic Competitiveness Grants. These options are available to students who qualify for assistance with tuition.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to West Tennessee Business College is Jackson State Community College (3.9 miles away).
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