SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta

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2021 Average Net Price

$22,842

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

385

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.9%

105 Graduates

About

SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta were Recording Arts Technology (76 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (9 degrees), and Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (6 degrees).

In 2021, 136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta. 23.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 76.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (94 degrees), 6.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,842.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,842

2021 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,842. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta (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 SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 33.3% with respect to 2020, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta (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.

5.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta was 5.38%, which represents 53 out of the 985 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

SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta had a total enrollment of 385 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is 385 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.8% Black or African American, 6.23% White, 5.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.779% Asian, and 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (59%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.8%) and White Male (5.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 385 students. The full-time enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is 385 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

37%

2021 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 SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta was 37%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
284 enrolled students
White
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is 73.8% Black or African American, 6.23% White, 5.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.779% Asian, and 0.26% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 72 fewer women than men received degrees from SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is black or african american (94 degrees awarded). There were 6.27 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is Recording Arts Technology (76 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (9 degrees) and Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (115 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are Graphic designers (91,504 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,726 people), Other managers (75,495 people), Other designers (60,812 people), and Postsecondary teachers (54,715 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta in 2021 are Communication Technologies (115 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are Communication Technologies (115 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are Elementary & secondary schools (172,236 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,193 people), Computer Systems Design (70,621 people), Specialized design services (60,823 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (49,981 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are Communication Technologies (115 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Recording Arts Technology
76 degree-majors awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
9 degree-majors awarded
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta was Recording Arts Technology with 76 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

104

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta, which is 3.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (32).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta in Recording Arts Technology, which is 4.23 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.237 times less than the 93 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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 2021 at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.952% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is black or african american (94 degrees awarded). There were 6.27 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

9.56% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta is black or african american male (70 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (24 degrees).

Operations

SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.21M

2021 Salaries

13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta paid a median of $1.21M in salaries, a 13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$207k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta paid a total of $207k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta.