Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Atlanta Technical College is a public institution in Atlanta, Georgia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 3,875 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $30,350 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 46.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.19x. The average net price after financial aid is $-914 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Health Services, Computer Software Engineering, and Computer & Information Systems Security.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$30,350
Graduation Rate
46.0%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$-914
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.19x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,875
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,382
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,950
Pell Grant Rate
58.9%
Federal Loan Rate
40.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $1,731)
Income $30K–$48K
$0 (net grant surplus of $1,264)
Income $48K–$75K
$462
Income $110K+
$7,293
Student Demographics
Women
68.1%
White
3.4%
Black
83.2%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
17.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH), Dental Laboratory Technology (DT) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (67)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 96 |
| Teacher Education | $29,869 | 37 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 15 |
| Registered Nursing | $103,831 | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (41)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 988 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $23,113 | 221 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 221 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 140 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 139 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $40,733 | 127 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 124 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $45,902 | 102 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 85 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 80 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 79 |
| Carpentry | $30,791 | 78 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 78 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 75 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $34,851 | 74 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 72 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 71 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $39,666 | 68 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 59 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 44 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 39 |
| Computer Programming | $59,204 | 38 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 36 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 35 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 34 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 27 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 25 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 24 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 22 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 14 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $38,383 | 12 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 9 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Georgia
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia
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