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Beta Tech

Overview of Beta Tech

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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in law, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.

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 186 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 career position *We strive to be responsive to the needs of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries and governments *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
7914 Midlothian Tpk
Richmond, VA 23235-5250
General Phone: (804) 330-0111
http://WWW.BETATECH.EDU

Beta Tech Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology35medical assistant
Therapy And Counseling13massage therapy
Law13legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering12computer services management
Mechanics And Repair6electrical maintenance and repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine0various nursing

Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree664
Award of less than 1 academic year131
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 186 students (186 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White21%
Black72%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-195%
20-2116%
22-2420%
25-2924%
30-3412%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%

Beta Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time33 %

Beta Tech Room and Board (2007)

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.

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 3126400)

Beta Tech Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track19

Beta Tech Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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 11%Beta Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Beta Tech % of degrees in law
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Beta Tech Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Beta Tech Female % of student body
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Beta Tech % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library

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