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Beta Tech

Overview of Beta Tech

Columbia, SC is home to Beta Tech. Columbia is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Beta Tech go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering.

Beta Tech Selectivity

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.

Student Body

Beta Tech has 387 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and atitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position. We strive to be responsive to the need of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries and government. We are committed to high academic standards in all of our curricular offerings. We are dedicated to providing the services that support our students' efforts to succeed."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Beta Tech

Beta Tech
7500 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
General Phone: (803) 754-7544
http://www.betatech.edu

Beta Tech Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology192medical assistant
Computer Science And Engineering44system administration, computer networking, computer support

Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year2364

Student Body

In 2007, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 387 students (387 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White12%
Black87%
Hispanic1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-196%
20-2111%
22-2427%
25-2927%
30-3412%
35-395%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

Beta Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating65%
Transfer Out0%

Beta Tech Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Beta Tech Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Beta Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3304301)

Beta Tech Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

Beta Tech Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Beta Tech Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Beta Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Beta Tech Minority % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Beta Tech Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Beta Tech Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library

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