Albany Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,400
2021 Average Net Price
$7,844
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
5.21%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
2,370
35.1% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
40.2%
101 Graduates

About

Albany Technical College is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Albany Technical College were General Business Administration & Management (71 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (47 degrees), and General Cosmetology (28 degrees).

In 2021, 1,819 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany Technical College. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,391 degrees), 4.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (344 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,844.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Albany Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Albany Technical College is $−5,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Average Net Price

$7,844
2021 Value
1.54k%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Albany Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,844. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Albany Technical College grew by 1.54k%.

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Other Student Expenses

$6,980
Room and Board
$694
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany Technical College was of $6,980 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 50.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $694. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 13.3% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

91%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
5.21%
2019 Default Rate
65
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Albany Technical College was 5.21%, which represents 65 out of the 1247 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.

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Albany Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,370 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 831 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,539. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 2.28% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Two or More Races, 0.549% Asian, and 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Albany Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.9%) and White Female (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Albany Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,370 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 831 and the part-time enrollment is 1,539. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

48%
2021 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 Albany Technical College was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Albany Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    1,830 enrolled students
  2. White
    420 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College is 77.2% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 2.28% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Two or More Races, 0.549% Asian, and 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 493 more women than men received degrees from Albany Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,391 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (344 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Albany Technical College is General Business Administration & Management (71 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (47 degrees) and General Cosmetology (28 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Albany Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Police officers (125,525 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (58,878 people), Other managers (57,831 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,252 people), and Social workers, all other (32,550 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College in 2021 are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees), Precision Production (76 degrees), and Protective Services (184 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees), Precision Production (76 degrees), and Protective Services (184 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (300,347 people), Elementary & secondary schools (129,491 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (51,853 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,832 people), and Individual & family services (40,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees), Precision Production (76 degrees), and Protective Services (184 degrees) (as of 2021).

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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 Albany Technical College.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 71 degree-majors awarded
  2. 47 degree-majors awarded
  3. 28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Albany Technical College was General Business Administration & Management with 71 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

663
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
1,156
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 663 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,156).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.567 times less than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 101 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

27%
100% Completion Time
46%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Albany Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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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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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Male
Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Albany Technical College is Male and White (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    1,391 degrees awarded
  2. White
    344 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,391 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (344 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. Black or African American Female
    918 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    473 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    191 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany Technical College is black or african american female (918 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (473 degrees).

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Albany Technical College employs 75 Instructors, 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Albany Technical College are Female Instructor (51), Male Instructor (24), and Male No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 22 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.2M
2021 Salaries
0.175%
growth from 2020

In 2021, Albany Technical College paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, a 0.175% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$4.26M
Instructional Salaries
80
Number of Employees

In 2021, Albany Technical College paid a total of $4.26M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
75 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Instructor with 75 employees, and No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor
  3. Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Albany Technical College was Female Instructor with 51 employees, Male Instructor with 24 employees, and Male No academic rank with 3 employees.

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