Atlanta Technical College

www.atlantatech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2019 Student Loan

4.52%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,383

30.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.9%

143 Graduates

About

Atlanta Technical College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Atlanta Technical College were General Cosmetology (37 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (24 degrees).

In 2021, 2,676 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 (2,315 degrees), 17.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (133 degrees).

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

In 2021, 89% 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

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Atlanta 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 Atlanta Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

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

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Atlanta Technical College was of $4,700 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Atlanta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.88% with respect to 2020, when 81% 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.

4.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Atlanta Technical College was 4.52%, which represents 66 out of the 1459 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 3,383 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 1,039 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,344. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at Atlanta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.2% Black or African American, 6.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% White, 2.75% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0887% 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 (47.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlanta Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,383 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Technical College is 1,039 and the part-time enrollment is 2,344. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at Atlanta 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 Atlanta Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Atlanta Technical College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Atlanta Technical College had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2021)

Black or African American
2,883 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
205 enrolled students
White
123 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Technical College is 85.2% Black or African American, 6.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% White, 2.75% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0887% 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 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, 2 students (0.0591%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 794 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 (2,315 degrees awarded). There were 17.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (133 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Atlanta Technical College is General Cosmetology (37 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (24 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Human Sciences (357 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (394 degrees), and Construction (110 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 (39,025 people), Construction managers (34,846 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,528 people), Other managers (27,447 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (16,929 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College in 2021 are Human Sciences (357 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (394 degrees), Construction (110 degrees), Transportation (39 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 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 Atlanta Technical College are Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Technical College are Human Sciences (357 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (394 degrees), Construction (110 degrees), Transportation (39 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 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 Atlanta Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (78,371 people), Construction (75,535 people), Air transportation (34,272 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,821 people), and Child day care services (21,261 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 (2021)

General Cosmetology
37 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
29 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Atlanta Technical College was General Cosmetology with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

941

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,735

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 941 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College, which is 0.542 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,735).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Computer Installation & Repair Technology, which is 1.83 times more than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 305 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Technical College in Child Care Provider, which is 21.8 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Atlanta Technical College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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.

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, 0.699% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
2,315 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
133 degrees awarded
White
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american (2,315 degrees awarded). There were 17.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (133 degrees).

0.411% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
1,545 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
770 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlanta Technical College is black or african american female (1,545 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (770 degrees).

Operations

Atlanta Technical College employs 96 Instructors. Most academics at Atlanta Technical College are Female Instructor (55), and Male Instructor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M

2021 Salaries

0.403%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Atlanta Technical College paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, a 0.403% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Atlanta Technical College paid a total of $4.5M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% 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

96 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College was Instructor with 96 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlanta Technical College was Female Instructor with 55 employees, and Male Instructor with 41 employees.

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