Augusta Technical College

www.augustatech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,000

25% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,084

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

2.08%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,118

34.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

104 Graduates

About

Augusta Technical College is a higher education institution located in Richmond County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Augusta Technical College were Electrician (141 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (97 degrees), and Welding Technology (72 degrees).

In 2023, 1,416 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augusta Technical College. 49.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (638 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (602 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augusta Technical College is $3,000, which is $−5,253 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augusta Technical College was 2.08%, corresponding to 1 out of the 48 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Augusta Technical College is $3,000, which is $5,253 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,084.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Augusta Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Augusta Technical College was $3,000. The cost of tuition at Augusta Technical College is $−5,253 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,084

2023 Value

21.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Augusta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,084. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Augusta Technical College grew by 21.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Augusta 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

$14,136

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augusta Technical College was of $14,136 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.684% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62% of undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 37.4% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Augusta 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.

2.08%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augusta Technical College was 2.08%, which represents 1 out of the 48 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

Augusta Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,118 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Augusta Technical College is 1,427 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,691. This means that 34.7% of students enrolled at Augusta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augusta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% Black or African American, 33% White, 7.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% Two or More Races, 1.38% Asian, 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Augusta Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29%), followed by White Female (19.5%) and White Male (18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augusta Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,118 students. The full-time enrollment at Augusta Technical College is 1,427 and the part-time enrollment is 2,691. This means that 34.7% of students enrolled at Augusta Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 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 Augusta Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Augusta Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,144 enrolled students
White
1,359 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
299 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augusta Technical College is 52.1% Black or African American, 33% White, 7.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% Two or More Races, 1.38% Asian, 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.243% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 22 students (0.534%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 8 fewer women than men received degrees from Augusta Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augusta Technical College is white (638 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (602 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Augusta Technical College is Electrician (141 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (97 degrees) and Welding Technology (72 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Augusta Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (170 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), and Precision Production (109 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 Augusta Technical College are Software developers (575,810 people), Computer occupations, all other (115,005 people), Other managers (108,801 people), Computer & information systems managers (106,676 people), and Computer programmers (82,062 people).

The most specialized majors at Augusta Technical College in 2023 are Construction (170 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Precision Production (109 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (117 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (128 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Augusta Technical College are Physicians, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Augusta Technical College are Construction (170 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Precision Production (109 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (117 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (128 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Augusta Technical College are Computer Systems Design (561,278 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (321,644 people), Construction (134,734 people), Elementary & secondary schools (118,157 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (108,146 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Electrician
141 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
97 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Augusta Technical College was Electrician with 141 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Augusta Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

712

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

704

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 712 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta Technical College, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (704).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta Technical College in Electrician, which is 10.2 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 84 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Augusta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Augusta Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
638 degrees awarded
Black or African American
602 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augusta Technical College is white (638 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (602 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
342 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
338 degrees awarded
White Female
296 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augusta Technical College is white male (342 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (338 degrees).

Operations

Augusta Technical College employs 125 No academic ranks. Most academics at Augusta Technical College are Female No academic rank (66), and Male No academic rank (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2023 Salaries

1.11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Augusta Technical College paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, a 1.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.02% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.87% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$8.54M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2023, Augusta Technical College paid a total of $8.54M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 51% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

125 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augusta Technical College was No academic rank with 125 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augusta Technical College was Female No academic rank with 66 employees, and Male No academic rank with 59 employees.

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

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