 |
|
|
|
Atlantic Technical Center, ATC, is a secondary and post secondary public institution in Coconut Creek, Florida. Established in 1973, ATC offers programs at the certificate and diploma levels in fields including health services, business, automotive and transportation technology, hospitality and tourism, and information technology.
Atlantic Technical Center provides various support services to its students. The school has a team of counselors and advisors who help students with academic issues. Financial aid in the form of the Bright Futures Scholarships, Federal Pell and FSEOG grants, Workforce Investment Act programs, Veteran's Educational Benefits, and work study programs are available for eligible candidates. In addition, career counseling and job placement assistance services are available at ATC.
Atlantic Technical is located in a large suburb, in Coconut Creek, FL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Atlantic Technical top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees.
Atlantic Technical maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 1,057 students (1,753 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Atlantic Technical.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Atlantic Technical Center is to prepare students to enter and remain competitive in a global workforce by providing new and upgraded technical training."
More complete details are provided below.
Atlantic Technical Center
4700 Coconut Creek Pky
Coconut Creek, FL 33063-3902
General Phone: (754) 321-5100
http://www.atlantictechcenter.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 118 | licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 88 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, autobody repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | medical coding, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech, health service and sciences, dialysis tech, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 53 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Business and Management | 28 | accounting |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 19 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 19 | electrician |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | web design, computer applications programming, computer science, network management |
| Medical Administration | 12 | health unit coordinator, medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Law | 8 | court reporting, legal support |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding, machinist |
| Media | 4 | digital communications |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | architectural drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlantic Technical in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 270 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 167 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 21 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Atlantic Technical had a total enrollment of 1,057 students (1,753 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Coconut Creek, 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.
Financial Aid:
Atlantic Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1226300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Support Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlantic Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Atlantic Technical.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Atlantic Technical with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
