Athens Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$7,481

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

4,169

17.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.1%

40 Graduates

About

Athens Technical College is a higher education institution located in Clarke County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Athens Technical College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (632 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (113 degrees), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (98 degrees).

In 2023, 2,286 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Athens Technical College. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,452 degrees), 3.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (381 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Athens Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Athens Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,481.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Athens Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Athens Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Athens Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Athens Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,481

2023 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Athens Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,481. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Athens Technical College grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Athens Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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

$10,530

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Athens Technical College was of $10,530 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.46% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Athens Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

98% of undergraduate students at Athens Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Athens Technical College (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.

Enrollment

Athens Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,169 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Athens Technical College is 714 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,455. This means that 17.1% of students enrolled at Athens Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Athens Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.6% White, 19% Black or African American, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.81% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.072% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Athens Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.4%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Athens Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,169 students. The full-time enrollment at Athens Technical College is 714 and the part-time enrollment is 3,455. This means that 17.1% of students enrolled at Athens Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Athens Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 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 Athens Technical College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Athens Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Athens Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,444 enrolled students
Black or African American
794 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
664 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Athens Technical College is 58.6% White, 19% Black or African American, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.81% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.072% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 23 students (0.552%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 336 more women than men received degrees from Athens Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Athens Technical College is white (1,452 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (381 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Athens Technical College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (632 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (113 degrees) and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (98 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Athens Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (172 degrees awarded), Transportation (98 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (286 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Athens Technical College are Construction managers (39,630 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,235 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,470 people), Other managers (29,434 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,363 people).

The most specialized majors at Athens Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (172 degrees awarded), Transportation (98 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (286 degrees), Precision Production (134 degrees), and Construction (90 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Athens Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Athens Technical College are Science Technologies (172 degrees awarded), Transportation (98 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (286 degrees), Precision Production (134 degrees), and Construction (90 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Athens Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (79,948 people), Construction (79,650 people), Air transportation (35,025 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,506 people), and Child day care services (22,255 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Athens Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
632 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
113 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
98 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Athens Technical College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 632 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Athens Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

975

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 975 degrees were awarded to men at Athens Technical College, which is 0.744 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,311).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Athens Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Athens Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.365 times less than the 463 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 463 degrees were awarded to men at Athens Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.74 times more than the 169 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Athens Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Athens Technical College is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,452 degrees awarded
Black or African American
381 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
352 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Athens Technical College is white (1,452 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (381 degrees).

0.612% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
818 degrees awarded
White Male
634 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Athens Technical College is white female (818 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (634 degrees).

Operations

Athens Technical College employs 112 No academic ranks. Most academics at Athens Technical College are Female No academic rank (71), and Male No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Athens Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 25 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2023 Salaries

0.942%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Athens Technical College paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, a 0.942% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.03% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.17% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.37M

Instructional Salaries

112

Number of Employees

In 2023, Athens Technical College paid a total of $7.37M to 112 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

112 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Athens Technical College was No academic rank with 112 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Athens Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 25 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Athens Technical College was Female No academic rank with 71 employees, and Male No academic rank with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Athens Technical College.

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