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Atlantic Technical is located in a large suburb, in Coconut Creek, Florida. 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's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Atlantic Technical offers classes to 952 students (952 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
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
Admissions Phone: (754) 321-5200
Financial Aid Phone: (754) 321-5185
http://www.atlantictechcenter.com
Atlantic Technical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 89 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, autobody repair |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 58 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Medical Adminstration | 48 | medical billing, health unit coordinator, medical secretary, medical records admin |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | massage therapy |
| Construction Trades | 27 | electrician, construction manager |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 21 | chef training |
| Medical Support And Technology | 21 | health service and sciences |
| Business And Management | 20 | accounting |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | network management, web design, computer and info science courses, computer applications programming |
| Production Trades | 11 | machinist, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | architectural drafting |
| Law | 6 | legal support, court reporting, legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlantic Technical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 282 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 176 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 17 | 2 |
In 2005, Atlantic Technical had a total enrollment of 952 students (952 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (754) 321-5200
Financial Aid:
Atlantic Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1226300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (754) 321-5185
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 and Information Sciences, Other
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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 7% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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