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Atlanta Technical can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (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 personal services, beauty and cosmetology, construction trades, 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 2005, 3,523 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, serving Fulton County, south of the Chattahoochee River, seeks to meet the needs and demands of students and industry through state-of-the-art academic and applied career preparation leading to associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates, customized business and industry training, continuing education and other learning services."
More complete details are provided below.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Pky SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-4446
General Phone: (404) 225-4603
Admissions Phone: (404) 225-4447
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 226-4716
http://www.atlantatech.org/
Atlanta Technical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 219 | aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, heavy truck tech, computer repair, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 216 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 139 | carpentry, electrician, plumbing |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 132 | cosmetology, barber |
| Business And Management | 120 | call center operation, accounting technology, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 116 | dental assistant, medical assistant, dialysis tech, dental lab tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech |
| Office And Administration | 103 | general office occupations, word processing, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 92 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 58 | computer networking, computer programming, data processing tech, database administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 53 | fire-fighting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 48 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | CAD and design, drafting, architectural drafting |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child care provider, child care management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlanta Technical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 619 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 478 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 203 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 62 | 5 |
In 2005, Atlanta Technical had a total enrollment of 3,523 students (2,202 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 225-4447
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,362 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,478 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Atlanta Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 854300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 226-4716
Atlanta Technical has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 48 | $51,524 | 34 | $53,714 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 48 | $51,524 | 34 | $53,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 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
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
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
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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
Appliance Installation and Repair 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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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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