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Beta Tech, Virginia

Overview of Beta Tech

Richmond, Virginia 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 medical assistant and technician.

Beta Tech Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

The school has 306 enrolled students (as of 2005). Beta Tech has a large minority student population. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.

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
Admissions Phone: (804) 330-0111
Financial Aid Phone: (804) 330-0111
http://WWW.BETATECH.EDU

Beta Tech Programs and Degrees (2005)

Beta Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology63medical assistant
Computer Science And Engineering45system administration, computer services management
Law27legal assistant
Mechanics And Repair1electrical maintenance and repair

Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year695
Associate's degree673

Student Body

In 2005, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 306 students (306 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White25%
Black71%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-196%
20-2112%
22-2418%
25-2920%
30-3415%
35-3912%
40-4912%
50-644%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Virginia99%

Beta Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %

Beta Tech Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year5$24,9606$24,960
All faculty totalcalendar year5$24,9606$24,960

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Beta Tech Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

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 6%Beta Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Beta Tech % of degrees in law
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Beta Tech % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Beta Tech Minority % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Beta Tech % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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