SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee · Private for-profit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$24,700
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,712
In-state tuition
$17,514
Out-of-state tuition
$17,514
Cost of attendance
$29,991
Median earnings (10y)
$39,544
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 50.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
2 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (94% of credentials).
- Humanities & arts6%
- Trades & services94%
- Communications tech93.8%~1,607 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
6 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 847 | $19,249 | $9,500 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 331 | $18,788 | $20,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Associate's | 54 | $22,560 | $20,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a mid-sized institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,712 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Communications tech, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,700 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $17,514 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,991 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.7%, a average completion outcome. 50.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,544 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville confers degrees and certificates across 2 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Communications tech, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (94% of credentials), humanities & arts (6% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Nashville, Tennessee (city), SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Q.How much does SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville cost?
The average net price at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is $24,700 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,991.
Q.What is the graduation rate at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville graduate earns $39,544 per year.
Q.What is tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
Published tuition is $17,514 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville located?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is located in Nashville, Tennessee (ZIP 37203).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville at their official website.