Atlanta Technical College

www.atlantatech.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

3,125

30.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

36.9%

117 Graduates

About

Atlanta Technical College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Atlanta Technical College were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (45 degrees awarded), Other Science Technologies (33 degrees), and Radiographer (26 degrees).

In 2022, 2,374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlanta Technical College. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,980 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (143 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Atlanta Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,712 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Atlanta Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1415 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Atlanta Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,712 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College is $−5,712 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Atlanta Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Atlanta Technical College (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

$4,700

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Atlanta Technical College was of $4,700 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 $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Atlanta Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.49% with respect to 2021, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Atlanta Technical College (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 Atlanta Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1415 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.

Enrollment

Atlanta Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,125 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 940 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,185. This means that 30.1% of students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.7% Black or African American, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.74% White, 2.34% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.448% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (37.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlanta Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,125 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 940 and the part-time enrollment is 2,185. This means that 30.1% of students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Atlanta Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

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 Atlanta Technical College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Atlanta Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Atlanta Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
2,646 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
209 enrolled students
White
117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College is 84.7% Black or African American, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.74% White, 2.34% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.448% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 4 students (0.128%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 522 more women than men received degrees from Atlanta Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american (1,980 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (143 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Atlanta Technical College is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (45 degrees awarded), followed by Other Science Technologies (33 degrees) and Radiographer (26 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Atlanta Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (38 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (372 degrees), and Construction (130 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Software developers (529,579 people), Other managers (113,154 people), Computer occupations, all other (112,587 people), Computer & information systems managers (105,236 people), and Computer programmers (90,270 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College in 2022 are Science Technologies (38 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (372 degrees), Construction (130 degrees), Human Sciences (140 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (370 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Science Technologies (38 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (372 degrees), Construction (130 degrees), Human Sciences (140 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (370 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Computer Systems Design (546,426 people), Elementary & secondary schools (135,059 people), Construction (110,548 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (96,882 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (79,809 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Atlanta Technical College.

Most Common (2022)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
45 degrees awarded
Other Science Technologies
33 degrees awarded
Radiographer
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Atlanta Technical College was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Atlanta Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

926

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,448

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 926 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College, which is 0.64 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,448).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Atlanta Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 98 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 5.27 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 36% of students graduating from Atlanta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Atlanta Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.855% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
1,980 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
143 degrees awarded
White
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american (1,980 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (143 degrees).

0.337% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
1,244 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
736 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american female (1,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (736 degrees).

Operations

Atlanta Technical College employs 92 Instructors. Most academics at Atlanta Technical College are Female Instructor (48), and Male Instructor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17M

2022 Salaries

2.87%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Atlanta Technical College paid a median of $17M in salaries, a 2.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.403% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.7% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Atlanta Technical College paid a total of $5.17M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

92 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College was Instructor with 92 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College was Female Instructor with 48 employees, and Male Instructor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Atlanta Technical College.

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