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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.
Students commonly pursue studies in law, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
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.
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.
Beta Tech
7914 Midlothian Tpk
Richmond, VA 23235-5250
General Phone: (804) 330-0111
http://WWW.BETATECH.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | medical assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | massage therapy |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer services management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | electrical maintenance and repair |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Beta Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 66 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Beta Tech had a total enrollment of 186 students (186 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 72% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
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.
Financial Aid:
Beta Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3126400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 9 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beta Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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