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Atlanta Technical College, also known as ATC, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia. ATC offers associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit in more than 80 programs on a range of subjects. The degrees and certificates of study are generally awarded following completion of studies in one of the following divisions:
ATC’s campus life is vibrant and active. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on the diverse interests of the students. The college newsletter is called "Tech Talk".
Atlanta Technical can be found in Atlanta, GA (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Atlanta Technical.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Atlanta Technical are in beauty and cosmetology and mechanics and repair.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Atlanta Technical works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 3,327 students were enrolled in the school. Atlanta Technical has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education, located in the city of Atlanta, is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable life long learning opportunities, associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business and industry training, continuing education and other learning services using state-of-the-art technology. The integration of academics and applied hands on career preparation is essential in meeting the workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton County."
More complete details are provided below.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Pky SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-4446
General Phone: (404) 225-4554
http://www.atlantatech.org/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 330 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, avionics maintenance, computer repair, heavy equipment maintenance, heavy truck tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 191 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, medication aide |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 141 | cosmetology, barber |
| Medical Support And Technology | 126 | dental assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, dialysis tech, medical assistant, dental lab tech, medical coding |
| Office And Administration | 81 | general office occupations, word processing, data entry, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 73 | carpentry, electrician, plumbing |
| Law | 67 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 64 | early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 64 | accounting technology, small business management, sales and marketing |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 54 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child care management, child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer networking, computer programming, data processing tech, database administration |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | fire-fighting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical transcription, medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlanta Technical in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 760 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 370 | 19 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 115 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 7 |
In 2007, Atlanta Technical had a total enrollment of 3,327 students (2,188 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 91% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,542 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,838 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Atlanta Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 854300)
Atlanta Technical has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 46 | $53,172 | 35 | $58,621 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 46 | $53,172 | 35 | $58,621 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlanta Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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