MediaTech Institute-Houston

www.mediatech.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$16,730

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.7%

12 Graduates

About

MediaTech Institute-Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at MediaTech Institute-Houston were Recording Arts Technology (17 degrees awarded) and Photographic & Video Technology (6 degrees).

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MediaTech Institute-Houston. 15.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (17 degrees), 4.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at MediaTech Institute-Houston was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 156 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,730.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending MediaTech Institute-Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,730

2023 Value

7.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 MediaTech Institute-Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,730. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of MediaTech Institute-Houston grew by 7.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of MediaTech Institute-Houston (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at MediaTech Institute-Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.11% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MediaTech Institute-Houston (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 MediaTech Institute-Houston was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 156 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

MediaTech Institute-Houston had a total enrollment of 96 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 96 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MediaTech Institute-Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.8% Black or African American, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% White, and 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (60.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (11.8%) and White Male (9.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Houston in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 96 students. The full-time enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 96 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at MediaTech Institute-Houston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 MediaTech Institute-Houston was 100%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at MediaTech Institute-Houston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
68 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students
White
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 70.8% Black or African American, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% White, and 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 18 fewer women than men received degrees from MediaTech Institute-Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MediaTech Institute-Houston is black or african american (17 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at MediaTech Institute-Houston is Recording Arts Technology (17 degrees awarded), followed by Photographic & Video Technology (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MediaTech Institute-Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Artists & related workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Artists & related workers (4,710 people), Graphic designers (4,352 people), Other managers (3,798 people), Software developers (3,071 people), and Broadcast & sound engineering technicians & radio operators, & media & communication equipment workers, all other (2,517 people).

The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston in 2023 are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, Administrative services managers, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded) (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 MediaTech Institute-Houston are Computer Systems Design (5,685 people), Motion pictures & video industries (4,122 people), Broadcasting (except internet) (3,019 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,724 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,581 people).

The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by MediaTech Institute-Houston.

Most Common (2023)

Recording Arts Technology
17 degrees awarded
Photographic & Video Technology
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at MediaTech Institute-Houston was Recording Arts Technology with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at MediaTech Institute-Houston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Houston, which is 5.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Houston in Recording Arts Technology, which is 4 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Houston in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.25 times less than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 48% of students graduating from MediaTech Institute-Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% 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 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 (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at MediaTech Institute-Houston is Male and Hispanic or Latino (60% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MediaTech Institute-Houston is black or african american (17 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4 degrees awarded
White Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MediaTech Institute-Houston is black or african american male (14 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4 degrees).

Operations

MediaTech Institute-Houston employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 3 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$870k

2023 Salaries

1.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, MediaTech Institute-Houston paid a median of $870k in salaries, a 1.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 42.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 31.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$54k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, MediaTech Institute-Houston paid a total of $54k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.21% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at MediaTech Institute-Houston.

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