Richmond, VA is home to Beta Tech. Richmond is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Beta Tech go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Beta Tech maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 80 enrolled students (as of 2007). Beta Tech has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position."
More complete details are provided below.
Beta Tech
7001 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23294
General Phone: (804) 672-2300
http://www.betatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | medical assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 8 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 55 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 25 | 1 |
In 2007, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 80 students (80 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 79% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Beta Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3126401)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $44,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $44,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beta Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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