Atlanta Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, mechanics and repair, cooking and culinary arts, and construction trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,308 in 2009-2010 (3,217 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 37% of the student body. About 22% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (197 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (120 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (48 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (108 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (109 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (47 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (46 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW (21 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (412 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
• Diesel Mechanics 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 (13 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (118 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 (120 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (57 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Word Processing

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder