North Charleston, South Carolina is home to Beta Tech. North Charleston is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Beta Tech go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering and medical assistant and technician.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Beta Tech has 287 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry-level position. We strive to be responsive to the needs 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.
Beta Tech
8088 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC 29406-9235
General Phone: (843) 569-0889
Admissions Phone: (843) 569-0889
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 569-0889
http://www.betatech.edu
Beta Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 59 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 80 | 4 |
In 2005, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 287 students (287 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 67% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 81% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 29% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of North Charleston, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 569-0889
Financial Aid:
Beta Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3304300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 569-0889
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beta Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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