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Atlanta Technical College, also known as ATC, is a college of higher education located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia. ATC offers associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. The college offers more than 80 programs in areas such as human services, business media, and information technology. The college also provides online learning options to students.
ATC has an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The student body at ATC includes an impressive number of international students. There are many clubs that assist foreign students with admission into the college.
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Campus Location1560 Metropolitan Pky SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-4446
USA
Main Tel: (404) 225-4554
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Atlanta Technical College HighlightsWhere Atlanta Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, office and administration, mechanics and repair, law, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 760 | 31 | | 1-2 year certificate | 370 | 19 | | 2-4 year degree | 115 | 9 | | Associate | 55 | 7 |
Atlanta Technical StudentsThe student enrollment at Atlanta Technical was 3,327 in 2007 (2,188 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,542 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,838 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Atlanta Technical participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 33 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 50 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (141 awarded) - Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (64 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (21 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (73 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (54 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (64 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (67 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (330 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (126 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (191 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Medication Aide
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (81 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded) - Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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