Atlanta Technical College

https://atlantatech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,568
    7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $−448
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,498
    33.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    48.7%
    116 Graduates

    About

    Atlanta Technical College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Atlanta Technical College were General Cosmetology (32 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,750 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlanta Technical College. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (2,233 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (212 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 $−448.

    In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,568
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College was $2,568. The cost of tuition at Atlanta 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

    $−448
    2024 Value
    21.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Atlanta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $−448. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Atlanta Technical College grew by 21.8%.

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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

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    40%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.2% with respect to 2023, when 88% 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.

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    Enrollment

    Atlanta Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,498 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 1,494 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,004. This means that 33.2% of students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.9% Black or African American, 7.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 3.36% White, 0.823% Asian, and 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (35.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.18%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    33.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Atlanta Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,498 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 1,494 and the part-time enrollment is 3,004. This means that 33.2% of students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    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 Technical College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Atlanta Technical College 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
      3,686 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      357 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      157 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College is 81.9% Black or African American, 7.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 3.36% White, 0.823% Asian, and 0.445% 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, 29 students (0.645%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 434 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 (2,233 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (212 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Atlanta Technical College is General Cosmetology (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (28 degrees awarded), Construction (200 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (357 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 Atlanta Technical College are Construction managers (41,219 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,901 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,437 people), Other managers (31,070 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,456 people).

    The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College in 2024 are Science Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Construction (200 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (357 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), and Transportation (53 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 Atlanta Technical College are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Science Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Construction (200 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (357 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), and Transportation (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    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 Construction (84,187 people), Elementary & secondary schools (83,997 people), Air transportation (37,280 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (31,895 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (24,640 people).

    The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Science Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Construction (200 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (357 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), and Transportation (53 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 Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      32 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Computer & Information Systems Security
      22 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Atlanta Technical College was General Cosmetology with 32 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,158
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,592
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,158 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College, which is 0.727 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,592).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.242 times less than the 561 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 561 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 4.13 times more than the 136 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    41%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Atlanta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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. Black or African American
      2,233 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      212 degrees awarded
    3. White
      112 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american (2,233 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (212 degrees).

    0.4% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      2,013 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      1,545 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      1,455 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american female (2,013 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1,545 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Atlanta Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 49.8M. Atlanta Technical College employs 61 Instructors. Most academics at Atlanta Technical College are Male Instructor (32), and Female Instructor (29).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $19.4M
    2024 Salaries
    6.64%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Atlanta Technical College paid a median of $19.4M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($49.8M) and a 6.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.25% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.87% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.59M
    Instructional Salaries
    61
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Atlanta Technical College paid a total of $3.59M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.5% 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 Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

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