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Beta Tech

Overview of Beta Tech

North Charleston, SC 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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in law and 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 215 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 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.

Contacting Beta Tech

Beta Tech
8088 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC 29406-9235
General Phone: (843) 569-0889
http://www.betatech.edu

Beta Tech Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology55medical assistant
Computer Science And Engineering30computer networking, computer and info science
Law11legal assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year964

Student Body

In 2007, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 215 students (215 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White25%
Black71%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-196%
20-2110%
22-2417%
25-2925%
30-3417%
35-3910%
40-499%
50-645%
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
Graduating22%

Beta Tech Room and Board (2007)

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.

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 3304300)

Beta Tech Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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 5%Beta Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Beta Tech % of degrees in law
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Beta Tech Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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