Albany Technical College

www.albanytech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,568
    7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,572
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,719
    36.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.2%
    79 Graduates

    About

    Albany Technical College is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Albany Technical College were General Business Administration & Management (43 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (28 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (18 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,646 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany Technical College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,262 degrees), 4.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (283 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,568, which is $−5,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,568, which is $5,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,572.

    In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,568
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Albany Technical College was $2,568. The cost of tuition at Albany Technical College is $−5,592 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,572
    2024 Value
    11.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Albany Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,572. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Albany Technical College grew by 11.8%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,117
    Room and Board
    $620
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany Technical College was of $9,117 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 69.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $620. The cost of books and supplies increased by 51.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    94%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    94% of undergraduate students at Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.05% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Albany Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,719 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 997 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,722. This means that 36.7% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.2% Black or African American, 14.2% White, 3.57% Two or More Races, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 0.294% Asian, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Albany Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.1%) and White Female (10.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    36.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Albany Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,719 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 997 and the part-time enrollment is 1,722. This means that 36.7% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    51%
    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 Albany Technical College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Albany Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,127 enrolled students
    2. White
      386 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      97 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College is 78.2% Black or African American, 14.2% White, 3.57% Two or More Races, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 0.294% Asian, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 2 students (0.0736%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 354 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 (1,262 degrees awarded). There were 4.46 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (283 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Albany Technical College is General Business Administration & Management (43 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (28 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (18 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Transportation (87 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (134 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 Albany Technical College are Construction managers (41,332 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (36,535 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,437 people), Other managers (31,971 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,542 people).

    The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College in 2024 are Transportation (87 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (134 degrees), Construction (48 degrees), and Precision Production (59 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Albany Technical College are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Transportation (87 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (134 degrees), Construction (48 degrees), and Precision Production (59 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 Albany Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (85,802 people), Construction (85,202 people), Air transportation (37,280 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,383 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (24,817 people).

    The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Transportation (87 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (134 degrees), Construction (48 degrees), and Precision Production (59 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 Albany Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      35 degrees awarded
    2. General Cosmetology
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Albany Technical College was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    646
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,000
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 646 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College, which is 0.646 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,000).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 4.44 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.04 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    18%
    100% Completion Time
    34%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Albany Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      1,262 degrees awarded
    2. White
      283 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      43 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,262 degrees awarded). There were 4.46 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (283 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      1,319 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      1,186 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      1,144 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany Technical College is black or african american female (1,319 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (1,186 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Albany Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. Albany Technical College employs 76 Instructors. Most academics at Albany Technical College are Female Instructor (53), and Male Instructor (23).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 25 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $14.4M
    2024 Salaries
    7.69%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Albany Technical College paid a median of $14.4M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 7.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.258% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.89% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.03M
    Instructional Salaries
    76
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Albany Technical College paid a total of $5.03M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

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