Atlanta Technical College

www.atlantatech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$−573

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,493

32.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.8%

51 Graduates

About

Atlanta Technical College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Atlanta Technical College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (988 degrees awarded), General Health Services (221 degrees), and Other Computer Software & Media Applications (137 degrees).

In 2023, 3,638 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlanta Technical College. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (3,022 degrees), 14.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (205 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Atlanta Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Atlanta Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,415 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Atlanta Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $−573.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$−573

2023 Value

35.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Atlanta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $−573. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Atlanta Technical College grew by 35.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Atlanta 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

$4,700

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Atlanta Technical College was of $4,700 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.38% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Atlanta 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Atlanta Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1415 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

Atlanta Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,493 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 1,135 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,358. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82% Black or African American, 7.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Two or More Races, 3.12% White, 1.32% Asian, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlanta Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,493 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 1,135 and the part-time enrollment is 2,358. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Atlanta 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 Atlanta Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Atlanta Technical College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Atlanta Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,866 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
271 enrolled students
Two or More Races
128 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College is 82% Black or African American, 7.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Two or More Races, 3.12% White, 1.32% Asian, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0286% 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 41.7% 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, 25 students (0.716%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,074 more women than men received degrees from Atlanta Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american (3,022 degrees awarded). There were 14.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (205 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Atlanta Technical College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (988 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (221 degrees) and Other Computer Software & Media Applications (137 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Atlanta Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (101 degrees awarded), Construction (193 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (303 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (89,410 people), Other managers (44,150 people), Construction managers (41,500 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,389 people), and Education administrators (26,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (101 degrees awarded), Construction (193 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (303 degrees), Human Sciences (124 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (988 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Atlanta Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Science Technologies (101 degrees awarded), Construction (193 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (303 degrees), Human Sciences (124 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (988 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 Atlanta Technical College are Computer Systems Design (546,426 people), Elementary & secondary schools (135,059 people), Construction (110,548 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (96,882 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (79,809 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
988 degrees awarded
General Health Services
221 degrees awarded
Other Computer Software & Media Applications
137 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Atlanta Technical College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 988 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,356

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,282 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,356).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.202 times less than the 822 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 822 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 4.95 times more than the 166 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Atlanta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Atlanta Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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.

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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
3,022 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
205 degrees awarded
White
176 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american (3,022 degrees awarded). There were 14.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (205 degrees).

0.22% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
2,013 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1,009 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american female (2,013 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (1,009 degrees).

Operations

Atlanta Technical College employs 70 Instructors. Most academics at Atlanta Technical College are Female Instructor (41), and Male Instructor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.2M

2023 Salaries

7.25%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Atlanta Technical College paid a median of $18.2M in salaries, a 7.25% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.87% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.403% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Atlanta Technical College paid a total of $4.21M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College was Instructor with 70 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College was Female Instructor with 41 employees, and Male Instructor with 29 employees.

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

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