Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $36,695
    After Financial Aid
    2016 Acceptance Rate
    84.4%
    64 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    249
    51% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    32.7%
    17 Graduates

    About

    Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a higher education institution located in Gwinnett County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media were Music Technology (31 degrees awarded) and General Music Performance (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. 24.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (32 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,695.

    In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Atlanta Institute of Music and Media received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $36,695
    2024 Value
    6.85%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,695. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media grew by 6.85%.

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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

    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    72% of undergraduate students at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 41.2% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (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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    Admissions

    Atlanta Institute of Music and Media received 64 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 39.6% annual growth. Out of those 64 applicants, 54 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 249 students enrolled at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in 2024.

    Atlanta Institute of Music and Media has an overall enrollment yield of 79.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    84.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2016
    54
    Accepted Out of 64

    In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was 84.4% (54 admissions from 64 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 70.8%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 39.6%, while admissions declined by 28%.

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    Enrollment

    Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had a total enrollment of 249 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 127 students and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47% Black or African American, 32.9% White, 7.63% Two or More Races, 7.63% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Asian, and 0.402% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (37.3%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    51%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 249 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 127 and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 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
      117 enrolled students
    2. White
      82 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      19 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 47% Black or African American, 32.9% White, 7.63% Two or More Races, 7.63% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Asian, and 0.402% 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 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, 6 students (2.41%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 37 fewer women than men received degrees from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is white (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is Music Technology (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Music Performance (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (49 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in 2024 are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (49 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (49 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (49 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Music Technology
      31 degrees awarded
    2. General Music Performance
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was Music Technology with 31 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    55
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    18
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, which is 3.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in Music Technology, which is 2 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in Music Technology, which is 0.5 times less than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    26%
    100% Completion Time
    26%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      32 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      27 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is white (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

    1.37% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      58 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      54 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      40 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is white male (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (54 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had a total salary expenditure of 3.37M. Atlanta Institute of Music and Media employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Male No academic rank (6), and Female No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.55M
    2024 Salaries
    2.07%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media paid a median of $1.55M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($3.37M) and a 2.07% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.27% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.439% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $343k
    Instructional Salaries
    6
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media paid a total of $343k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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