The Art Institute of Atlanta

www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta

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    2022 Undergraduate Tuition
    $20,700
    7.48% growth from 2021
    2022 Average Net Price
    $35,306
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Enrolled Students
    457
    61.9% Full-Time
    2022 Graduation Rate
    13.8%
    51 Graduates

    About

    The Art Institute of Atlanta is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at The Art Institute of Atlanta were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (22 degrees awarded), Baking & Pastry Arts (8 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (4 degrees).

    In 2022, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Art Institute of Atlanta. 55.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (74 degrees), 4.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta is $20,700, which is $5,803 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta is $20,700.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,306.

    In 2022, 85% of undergraduate students attending The Art Institute of Atlanta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $20,700
    2022 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2022, the cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta was $20,700.

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    Average Net Price

    $35,306
    2022 Value
    13.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2022 The Art Institute of Atlanta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,306. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of The Art Institute of Atlanta grew by 13.8%.

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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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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,564
    Room and Board
    $600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at The Art Institute of Atlanta was of $9,564 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 7.53% between 2021 and 2022.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    85%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    85% of undergraduate students at The Art Institute of Atlanta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2021, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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

    The Art Institute of Atlanta had a total enrollment of 457 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Atlanta is 283 students and the part-time enrollment is 174. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Atlanta are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Atlanta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% Black or African American, 9.19% Hispanic or Latino, 7.66% White, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.875% Asian, 0.438% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at The Art Institute of Atlanta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    61.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at The Art Institute of Atlanta in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 457 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Atlanta is 283 and the part-time enrollment is 174. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Atlanta are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    30%
    2022 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 The Art Institute of Atlanta was 30%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), The Art Institute of Atlanta had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
    1. Black or African American
      326 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      42 enrolled students
    3. White
      35 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Atlanta is 71.3% Black or African American, 9.19% Hispanic or Latino, 7.66% White, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.875% Asian, 0.438% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 20 students (4.38%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2022, 13 more women than men received degrees from The Art Institute of Atlanta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Art Institute of Atlanta is black or african american (74 degrees awarded). There were 4.35 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at The Art Institute of Atlanta is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (22 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (8 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (4 degrees).

    In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Art Institute of Atlanta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Accountants & auditors (1,032,220 people), Other managers (890,142 people), Software developers (805,370 people), Financial managers (546,496 people), and Chief executives & legislators (450,811 people).

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta in 2022 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

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    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 The Art Institute of Atlanta are Computer Systems Design (1,224,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (728,118 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (551,032 people), Banking & related activities (523,652 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (499,261 people).

    The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

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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 The Art Institute of Atlanta.
    Interior Design
    Most Common (2022)
    2 degrees awarded

    In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Art Institute of Atlanta was Interior Design with 2 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    54
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2022
    67
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2022

    In 2022, 54 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Atlanta, which is 0.806 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2022, 13 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Atlanta in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Atlanta in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.692 times less than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    12%
    100% Completion Time
    14%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2022, 12% of students graduating from The Art Institute of Atlanta completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

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    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 (2022)
    1. Black or African American
      74 degrees awarded
    2. White
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at The Art Institute of Atlanta is black or african american (74 degrees awarded). There were 4.35 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

    4.96% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)
    1. White Female
      102 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      80 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      80 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Art Institute of Atlanta is white female (102 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (80 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2022, The Art Institute of Atlanta had a total salary expenditure of 21.8M. The Art Institute of Atlanta employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Atlanta are: Sales and related, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.57M
    2022 Salaries
    8.29%
    decline from 2021

    In 2022, The Art Institute of Atlanta paid a median of $3.57M in salaries, which represents 16.4% of their overall expenditure ($21.8M) and a 8.29% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 33.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 16.5% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $489k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2022, The Art Institute of Atlanta paid a total of $489k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Atlanta were Sales and related with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

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