Albany Technical College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2022 Average Net Price

$5,159

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.21%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,577

34.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

45.5%

141 Graduates

About

Albany Technical College is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Albany Technical College were General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (36 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (32 degrees).

In 2022, 1,559 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany Technical College. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,189 degrees), 3.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (312 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,712 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Albany Technical College was 5.21%, corresponding to 65 out of the 1247 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,712 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,159.

In 2022, 98% of undergraduate students attending Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Albany Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Albany Technical College is $−5,712 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Albany Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,159

2022 Value

34.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Albany Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,159. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Albany Technical College grew by 34.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Albany Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,031

Room and Board

$410

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany Technical College was of $5,031 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 27.9% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $410. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Albany Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

98% of undergraduate students at Albany Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2021, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Albany Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Albany Technical College was 5.21%, which represents 65 out of the 1247 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Albany Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,577 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 884 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,693. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% Black or African American, 14.4% White, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.388% Asian, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Albany Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.8%) and White Female (9.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Albany Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,577 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany Technical College is 884 and the part-time enrollment is 1,693. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Albany Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Albany Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Albany Technical College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Albany Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Albany Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
2,061 enrolled students
White
371 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Albany Technical College is 80% Black or African American, 14.4% White, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.388% Asian, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.0388%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 375 more women than men received degrees from Albany Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,189 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (312 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Albany Technical College is General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (36 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (32 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Albany Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (109 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (12 degrees), and Human Sciences (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (36,517 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,769 people), Other managers (19,863 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,254 people), and Education administrators (12,712 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College in 2022 are Transportation (109 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (12 degrees), Human Sciences (72 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (137 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (143 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Transportation (109 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (12 degrees), Human Sciences (72 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (137 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (143 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (79,908 people), Air transportation (34,841 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,750 people), Child day care services (22,137 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (20,978 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Albany Technical College.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
28 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Albany Technical College was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Albany Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

592

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

967

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 592 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College, which is 0.612 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (967).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Albany Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 4.74 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Albany Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.63 times more than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 22% of students graduating from Albany Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Albany Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
1,189 degrees awarded
White
312 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Albany Technical College is black or african american (1,189 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (312 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
776 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
413 degrees awarded
White Female
161 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany Technical College is black or african american female (776 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (413 degrees).

Operations

Albany Technical College employs 69 Instructors, 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Albany Technical College are Female Instructor (47), Male Instructor (22), and Female No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 26 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.3M

2022 Salaries

8.89%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Albany Technical College paid a median of $13.3M in salaries, a 8.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.175% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.122% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Albany Technical College paid a total of $4.37M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Instructor with 69 employees, and No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 26 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Albany Technical College was Female Instructor with 47 employees, Male Instructor with 22 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Albany Technical College.

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