Advanced Technology Institute

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,200

2021 Average Net Price

$18,970

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.16%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

59.5%

402 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

466

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.1%

147 Graduates

About

Advanced Technology Institute is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Advanced Technology Institute were Welding Technology (43 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (32 degrees), and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (26 degrees).

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Advanced Technology Institute. 8.28% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 91.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (135 degrees), 1.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (123 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Advanced Technology Institute is $13,200, which is $−1,300 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Advanced Technology Institute is $13,200, which is $−1,300 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,970.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending Advanced Technology Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Advanced Technology Institute was $13,200. The cost of tuition at Advanced Technology Institute is $−1,300 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Advanced Technology Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,970

2021 Value

0.0422%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Advanced Technology Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,970. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Advanced Technology Institute grew by 0.0422%.

This chart compares the average net price of Advanced Technology Institute (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

$8,670

Room and Board

$480

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Advanced Technology Institute was of $8,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $480. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Advanced Technology Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Advanced Technology Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 17% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Advanced Technology Institute (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.

2.16%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Advanced Technology Institute was 2.16%, which represents 3 out of the 139 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.

Admissions

Advanced Technology Institute received 402 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 33.1% annual growth. Out of those 402 applicants, 239 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.5% acceptance rate.

There were 466 students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute in 2021.

Advanced Technology Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 66.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

239

Accepted Out of 402

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute was 59.5% (239 admissions from 402 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 69.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 33.1%, while admissions grew by 13.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Advanced Technology Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Advanced Technology Institute had a total enrollment of 466 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Advanced Technology Institute is 466 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Advanced Technology Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.3% White, 32.4% Black or African American, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Two or More Races, 2.36% Asian, 0.644% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (29%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Advanced Technology Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 466 students. The full-time enrollment at Advanced Technology Institute is 466 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Advanced Technology Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Advanced Technology Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 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 Advanced Technology Institute was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Advanced Technology Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Advanced Technology Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
197 enrolled students
Black or African American
151 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Advanced Technology Institute is 42.3% White, 32.4% Black or African American, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Two or More Races, 2.36% Asian, 0.644% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.429% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 252 fewer women than men received degrees from Advanced Technology Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Advanced Technology Institute is white (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (123 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Advanced Technology Institute is Welding Technology (43 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (32 degrees) and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Advanced Technology Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (117 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), and Precision Production (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,098 people), Other managers (9,372 people), Air traffic controllers & airfield operations specialists (5,287 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (4,302 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,578 people).

The most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute in 2021 are Transportation (117 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), and Precision Production (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Advanced Technology Institute are Physicians, Personal financial advisors, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Other financial specialists, and Credit counselors & loan officers

The most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Transportation (117 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), and Precision Production (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Air transportation

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Air transportation (33,071 people), Services incidental to transportation (10,255 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (7,518 people), National security & international affairs (6,036 people), and Construction (5,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Advanced Technology Institute are Transportation (117 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (132 degrees), and Precision Production (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Advanced Technology Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Welding Technology
43 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
32 degrees awarded
Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Advanced Technology Institute was Welding Technology with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Advanced Technology Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

277

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 277 degrees were awarded to men at Advanced Technology Institute, which is 11.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Advanced Technology Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Advanced Technology Institute in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 9.64 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Advanced Technology Institute in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 0.104 times less than the 106 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from Advanced Technology Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Advanced Technology Institute is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
135 degrees awarded
Black or African American
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Advanced Technology Institute is white (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (123 degrees).

0.993% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
125 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Advanced Technology Institute is white male (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (112 degrees).

Operations

Advanced Technology Institute employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Advanced Technology Institute are Male Instructor (18), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.82M

2021 Salaries

7.65%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Advanced Technology Institute paid a median of $2.82M in salaries, a 7.65% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Advanced Technology Institute paid a total of $1.18M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 42% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute was Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Advanced Technology Institute was Male Instructor with 18 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Advanced Technology Institute.