Advanced Technology Institute

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,200

2022 Average Net Price

$18,769

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

70.2%

383 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

459

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

61%

94 Graduates

About

Advanced Technology Institute is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Advanced Technology Institute were Automobile Mechanics Technology (41 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (37 degrees), and Welding Technology (35 degrees).

In 2022, 369 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Advanced Technology Institute. 9.76% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 90.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (145 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (145 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Advanced Technology Institute is $13,200, which is $−1,741 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Advanced Technology Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 147 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Advanced Technology Institute is $13,200, which is $1,742 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,769.

In 2022, 54% of undergraduate students attending Advanced Technology Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Advanced Technology Institute was $13,200. The cost of tuition at Advanced Technology Institute is $−1,742 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$18,769

2022 Value

1.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Advanced Technology Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,769. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Advanced Technology Institute grew by 1.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Advanced Technology Institute (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

$8,670

Room and Board

$480

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Advanced Technology Institute was of $8,670 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $480. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Advanced Technology Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Advanced Technology Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 22.7% with respect to 2021, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Advanced Technology Institute (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Advanced Technology Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 147 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.

Admissions

Advanced Technology Institute received 383 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.73% annual growth. Out of those 383 applicants, 269 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.2% acceptance rate.

There were 459 students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute in 2022.

Advanced Technology Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 71%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

269

Accepted Out of 383

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute was 70.2% (269 admissions from 383 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 59.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 4.73%, while admissions grew by 12.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Advanced Technology Institute had a total enrollment of 459 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Advanced Technology Institute is 459 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Advanced Technology Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 31.2% Black or African American, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.58% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.436% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Advanced Technology Institute in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 459 students. The full-time enrollment at Advanced Technology Institute is 459 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2022 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 Advanced Technology Institute was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Advanced Technology Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
210 enrolled students
Black or African American
143 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Advanced Technology Institute is 45.8% White, 31.2% Black or African American, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.58% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.436% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 16 students (3.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 297 fewer women than men received degrees from Advanced Technology Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Advanced Technology Institute is black or african american (145 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (145 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Advanced Technology Institute is Automobile Mechanics Technology (41 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (37 degrees) and Welding Technology (35 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Advanced Technology Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,526 people), Other managers (9,915 people), Air traffic controllers & airfield operations specialists (5,631 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (4,313 people), and General & operations managers (2,652 people).

The most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute in 2022 are Transportation (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Advanced Technology Institute are Physicians, Personal financial advisors, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Chief executives & legislators, and Credit counselors & loan officers

The most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Transportation (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Air transportation

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Air transportation (33,668 people), Services incidental to transportation (9,806 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (7,961 people), National security & international affairs (5,896 people), and Construction (5,562 people).

The most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Transportation (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
41 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
37 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Advanced Technology Institute was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 41 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 333 degrees were awarded to men at Advanced Technology Institute, which is 9.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Advanced Technology Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Advanced Technology Institute in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 6 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Advanced Technology Institute in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 0.167 times less than the 138 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 72% of students graduating from Advanced Technology Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Advanced Technology Institute is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
145 degrees awarded
White
145 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Advanced Technology Institute is black or african american (145 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (145 degrees).

4.61% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
136 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
126 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Advanced Technology Institute is white male (136 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (126 degrees).

Operations

Advanced Technology Institute employs 19 Instructors. Most academics at Advanced Technology Institute are Male Instructor (18), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.08M

2022 Salaries

44.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Advanced Technology Institute paid a median of $4.08M in salaries, a 44.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.65% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.46% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Advanced Technology Institute paid a total of $1.13M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute was Instructor with 19 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute was Male Instructor with 18 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Advanced Technology Institute.

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