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Fort Lauderdale, FL is home to Atlantic Institute. Fort Lauderdale is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Atlantic Institute go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 84 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Atlantic Institute are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A PROGRAM THAT PREPARES THEM TO BECOME QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONERS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM/ORIENTAL MEDICINE). ATOM STUDENTS WILL BE TRAINED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARTS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS FOR THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE IN THE UNITED STATES."
More complete details are provided below.
Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine
100 E Broward Blvd, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3510
http://www.atom.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 35 | health service and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 35 | acupuncture |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlantic Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 35 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 35 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Atlantic Institute had a total enrollment of 84 students (141 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 21% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Lauderdale, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Atlantic Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3429600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $36,000 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $38,000 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlantic Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Option to study abroad On-campus library
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