Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,153

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.909%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

183

54.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.8%

21 Graduates

About

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a higher education institution located in Gwinnett County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media were Recording Arts Technology (28 degrees awarded) and Music Technology (24 degrees).

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. 19.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 80.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (30 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,153.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Atlanta Institute of Music and Media received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,153

2021 Value

1.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,153. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media grew by 1.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12.3% with respect to 2020, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (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.

0.909%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was 0.909%, which represents 1 out of the 110 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

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had a total enrollment of 183 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 99 students and the part-time enrollment is 84. This means that 54.1% of students enrolled at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.5% Black or African American, 37.7% White, 7.1% Two or More Races, 4.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.546% Asian, and 0.546% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (39.4%), followed by White Male (32.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 183 students. The full-time enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 99 and the part-time enrollment is 84.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
87 enrolled students
White
69 enrolled students
Two or More Races
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is 47.5% Black or African American, 37.7% White, 7.1% Two or More Races, 4.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.546% Asian, and 0.546% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 41 fewer women than men received degrees from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is black or african american (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is Recording Arts Technology (28 degrees awarded), followed by Music Technology (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Graphic designers (91,504 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,726 people), Other managers (75,495 people), Other designers (60,812 people), and Postsecondary teachers (54,715 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in 2021 are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Elementary & secondary schools (172,236 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,193 people), Computer Systems Design (70,621 people), Specialized design services (60,823 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (49,981 people).

The most specialized majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (39 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.

Most Common (2021)

Recording Arts Technology
28 degrees awarded
Music Technology
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was Recording Arts Technology with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, which is 4.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in Music Technology, which is 3.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in Music Technology, which is 0.31 times less than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

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

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is black or african american (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
24 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is black or african american male (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.6M

2021 Salaries

5.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media paid a median of $1.6M in salaries, a 5.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$357k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media paid a total of $357k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

7 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 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.