MediaTech Institute-Dallas

https://www.mediatech.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,557
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    217
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    69.7%
    46 Graduates

    About

    MediaTech Institute-Dallas is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at MediaTech Institute-Dallas were Recording Arts Technology (46 degrees awarded), Photographic & Video Technology (20 degrees), and Acting (4 degrees).

    In 2024, 86 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MediaTech Institute-Dallas. 17.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 82.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (41 degrees), 1.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,557.

    In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending MediaTech Institute-Dallas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $17,557
    2024 Value
    0.63%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 MediaTech Institute-Dallas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,557. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of MediaTech Institute-Dallas grew by 0.63%.

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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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    53%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    53% of undergraduate students at MediaTech Institute-Dallas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.02% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at MediaTech Institute-Dallas (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.

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    Enrollment

    MediaTech Institute-Dallas had a total enrollment of 217 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is 217 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at MediaTech Institute-Dallas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.8% Black or African American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% White, 0.922% Two or More Races, and 0.461% Asian.

    Students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Dallas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (40%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (18.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Dallas in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 217 students. The full-time enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is 217 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    100%
    2024 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 MediaTech Institute-Dallas was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), MediaTech Institute-Dallas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      108 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      52 enrolled students
    3. White
      45 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is 49.8% Black or African American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% White, 0.922% Two or More Races, and 0.461% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 56 fewer women than men received degrees from MediaTech Institute-Dallas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is black or african american (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is Recording Arts Technology (46 degrees awarded), followed by Photographic & Video Technology (20 degrees) and Acting (4 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at MediaTech Institute-Dallas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (82 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (4 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 MediaTech Institute-Dallas are Graphic designers (98,801 people), Other managers (87,928 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,302 people), Other designers (61,427 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,935 people).

    The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Dallas in 2024 are Communication Technologies (82 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are Communication Technologies (82 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 MediaTech Institute-Dallas are Elementary & secondary schools (188,878 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,744 people), Computer Systems Design (91,155 people), Specialized design services (60,593 people), and Motion pictures & video industries (54,871 people).

    The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are Communication Technologies (82 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by MediaTech Institute-Dallas.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
      10 degrees awarded
    2. Recording Arts Technology
      3 degrees awarded
    3. Photographic & Video Technology
      3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at MediaTech Institute-Dallas was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 10 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at MediaTech Institute-Dallas according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    71
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    15
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Dallas, which is 4.73 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (15).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Dallas in Recording Arts Technology, which is 11.3 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Dallas in Photographic & Video Technology, which is 0.278 times less than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    42%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 42% of students graduating from MediaTech Institute-Dallas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      41 degrees awarded
    2. White
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is black or african american (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

    5.81% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      49 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      47 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      42 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MediaTech Institute-Dallas is black or african american male (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (47 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, MediaTech Institute-Dallas had a total salary expenditure of 4.41M. MediaTech Institute-Dallas employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Dallas are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.81M
    2024 Salaries
    14.9%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, MediaTech Institute-Dallas paid a median of $1.81M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($4.41M) and a 14.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.2% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.48% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $295k
    Instructional Salaries
    5
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, MediaTech Institute-Dallas paid a total of $295k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Dallas were Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

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