Albany Technical College

www.albanytech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2021 Average Net Price

$7,844

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.21%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,370

35.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

40.2%

101 Graduates

About

Albany Technical College is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Albany Technical College were General Business Administration & Management (71 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (47 degrees), and General Cosmetology (28 degrees).

In 2021, 1,819 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany Technical College. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,391 degrees), 4.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (344 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,844.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Albany Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Albany Technical College is $−5,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,844

2021 Value

1.54k%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Albany Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,844. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Albany Technical College grew by 1.54k%.

This chart compares the average net price of Albany 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

$6,980

Room and Board

$694

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany Technical College was of $6,980 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 50.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $694. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 13.3% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Albany 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.

5.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Albany Technical College was 5.21%, which represents 65 out of the 1247 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

Albany Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,370 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 831 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,539. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 2.28% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Two or More Races, 0.549% Asian, and 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Albany Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.9%) and White Female (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Albany Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,370 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 831 and the part-time enrollment is 1,539. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Albany Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

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 Albany Technical College was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Albany Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,830 enrolled students
White
420 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College is 77.2% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 2.28% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Two or More Races, 0.549% Asian, and 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 493 more women than men received degrees from Albany Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,391 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (344 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Albany Technical College is General Business Administration & Management (71 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (47 degrees) and General Cosmetology (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Albany Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Police officers (125,525 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (58,878 people), Other managers (57,831 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,252 people), and Social workers, all other (32,550 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College in 2021 are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees), Precision Production (76 degrees), and Protective Services (184 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (107 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (158 degrees), Precision Production (76 degrees), and Protective Services (184 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (300,347 people), Elementary & secondary schools (129,491 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (51,853 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,832 people), and Individual & family services (40,383 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
71 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
47 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Albany Technical College was General Business Administration & Management with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Albany Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

663

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,156

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 663 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,156).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.567 times less than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 101 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Albany Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Albany Technical College is Male and White (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,391 degrees awarded
White
344 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,391 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (344 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
918 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
473 degrees awarded
White Female
191 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany Technical College is black or african american female (918 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (473 degrees).

Operations

Albany Technical College employs 75 Instructors, 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Albany Technical College are Female Instructor (51), Male Instructor (24), and Male No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 22 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.2M

2021 Salaries

0.175%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Albany Technical College paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, a 0.175% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Albany Technical College paid a total of $4.26M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Instructor with 75 employees, and No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Albany Technical College was Female Instructor with 51 employees, Male Instructor with 24 employees, and Male No academic rank with 3 employees.

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