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Capital Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2016, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Capital Area Technical College were Welding Technology (264 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (139 degrees), and Carpenter (76 degrees).
In 2016, 1,055 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capital Area Technical College. 33.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (610 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Capital Area Technical College is $3,237, which is $−4,923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).
In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Capital Area Technical College is $3,237.
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,302.
In 2016, 92% of undergraduate students attending Capital Area Technical College received financial aid through grants.
In 2016, the cost of tuition at Capital Area Technical College was $3,237.
This chart compares the tuition costs of Capital Area Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2016 Capital Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,302. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Capital Area Technical College grew by 9.46%.
This chart compares the average net price of Capital Area 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.
92% of undergraduate students at Capital Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2015, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Capital Area 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.
Capital Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,202 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Capital Area Technical College is 569 students and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 47.3% of students enrolled at Capital Area Technical College are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Capital Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.7% Black or African American, 25% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.08% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0832% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at Capital Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (38.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.3%) and White Male (15.5%).
The total enrollment at Capital Area Technical College in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,202 students. The full-time enrollment at Capital Area Technical College is 569 and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 47.3% of students enrolled at Capital Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Capital Area Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.
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 Capital Area Technical College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Capital Area Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Capital Area Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Capital Area Technical College is 46.7% Black or African American, 25% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.08% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0832% 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, 282 students (23.5%) did not report their race.
In 2016, 347 fewer women than men received degrees from Capital Area Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capital Area Technical College is black or african american (610 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).
The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Capital Area Technical College is Welding Technology (264 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (139 degrees) and Carpenter (76 degrees).
In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Capital Area Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Other managers (68,452 people), Construction managers (51,624 people), Software developers (41,710 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,674 people), and Chief executives & legislators (25,582 people).
The most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College in 2016 are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2016).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, and Chief executives & legislators
The most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2016).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Construction (125,018 people), Computer Systems Design (59,416 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,607 people), Elementary & secondary schools (47,380 people), and Farming (36,002 people).
The most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2016).
In 2016, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Capital Area Technical College was Carpenter with 118 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from less than 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Capital Area Technical College according to their major.
In 2016, 701 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Area Technical College, which is 1.98 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (354).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Capital Area Technical College by degrees awarded.
In 2016, 224 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Area Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 5.6 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2016, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Area Technical College in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.14 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2016, 41% of students graduating from Capital Area Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.
The most common race/ethnicity at Capital Area Technical College is black or african american (610 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).
8.25% of degree recipients (87 students) did not report their race.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capital Area Technical College is black or african american male (895 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (802 degrees).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capital Area Technical College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Service with 3 employees.
In 2016, Capital Area Technical College paid a median of $5.81M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.
In 2012, Capital Area Technical College paid a total of $837k to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.2% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.
In 2012, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capital Area Technical College were Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Service with 3 employees.