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High-Tech Institute-Atlanta
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Information Summary
Ranks 770th overall and 18th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
78.4 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
29 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
97% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
751 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Atlanta, GA 30324
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,317 (20,317 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 10,626 (1.91 people per house) |
| Families | 3,235 (2.79 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,185 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,043 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 32 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 156 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,709 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,767 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does High-Tech Institute-Atlanta use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does High-Tech Institute-Atlanta accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta Ranks 814th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,314 | 519 |  66% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,088 | 8 |  1% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,000 | 6 |  1% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,518 | 669 |  85% |
| Any financial aid type | 785 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at High-Tech Institute-Atlanta?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 210 | 415 | 625 |
Hispanic | 8 | 16 | 24 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 4 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 25 | 70 | 95 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 245 | 506 | 751 |
Most Popular Programs
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta has over 12 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1650 | $30,522 | $628 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1236 | $22,312 | $638 |
| 3 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1310 | $22,888 | $1,062 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Security | 1210 | $28,333 | $1,217 |
| 5 | Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1620 | $28,505 | $1,048 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at High-Tech Institute-Atlanta.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 51 | 64 | |
| 16 | 37 | 53 | |
| 2 | 48 | 50 | |
| 24 | 12 | 36 | |
| 24 | 5 | 29 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Computer and Information Systems Security | 28 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 36 | ||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 41 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 53 | |||
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 38 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 50 | |||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 16 | 3 | 3 | 22 | ||||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 38 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 64 | ||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 18 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 29 | ||
| Total | 199 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 26 | 278 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta Ranks 3891st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $28,419 ($29,529 male / $26,642 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 26 (16 male / 10 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 26 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $116,526 |
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. High-Tech Institute: Atlanta is unique in its study options. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Nevertheless, specific special study options were not reported.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at High-Tech Institute: Atlanta.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Assistance
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, for all that did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
High-Tech Institute-Atlanta Students
The school’s size is approximately six hundred and forty-five degree-seeking undergrads. High-Tech Institute: Atlanta offers Associate degrees. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting.
This school features the Suburban setting.
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