Augusta Technical College

https://www.augustatech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,210
    7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,812
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,455
    37% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.1%
    119 Graduates

    About

    Augusta Technical College is a higher education institution located in Richmond County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Augusta Technical College were Welding Technology (42 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (34 degrees), and Electrician (27 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,573 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augusta Technical College. 50.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (708 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (625 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Augusta Technical College is $3,210, which is $−4,950 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Augusta Technical College is $3,210, which is $4,950 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,812.

    In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Augusta Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,210
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Augusta Technical College was $3,210. The cost of tuition at Augusta Technical College is $−4,950 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,812
    2024 Value
    33.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Augusta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,812. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Augusta Technical College grew by 33.7%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,976
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Augusta Technical College was of $15,976 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    72% of undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 16.1% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Augusta Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,455 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Augusta Technical College is 1,650 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,805. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Augusta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Augusta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% Black or African American, 31.6% White, 7.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Augusta Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.3%) and White Female (17.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    37%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Augusta Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,455 students. The full-time enrollment at Augusta Technical College is 1,650 and the part-time enrollment is 2,805. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Augusta Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    57%
    2024 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 Augusta Technical College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Augusta Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,336 enrolled students
    2. White
      1,406 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      355 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Augusta Technical College is 52.4% Black or African American, 31.6% White, 7.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 23 students (0.516%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 15 more women than men received degrees from Augusta Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augusta Technical College is black or african american (708 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (625 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Augusta Technical College is Welding Technology (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (34 degrees) and Electrician (27 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Augusta Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Construction (131 degrees), and Precision Production (154 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Construction managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augusta Technical College are Construction managers (40,772 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,559 people), Other managers (21,788 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,327 people), and Education administrators (13,430 people).

    The most specialized majors at Augusta Technical College in 2024 are Science Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Construction (131 degrees), Precision Production (154 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (180 degrees), and Human Sciences (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Augusta Technical College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Augusta Technical College are Science Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Construction (131 degrees), Precision Production (154 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (180 degrees), and Human Sciences (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Augusta Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (82,751 people), Construction (81,541 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (31,128 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (21,871 people), and Child day care services (21,567 people).

    The most specialized majors at Augusta Technical College are Science Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Construction (131 degrees), Precision Production (154 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (180 degrees), and Human Sciences (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Augusta Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      42 degrees awarded
    2. General Cosmetology
      34 degrees awarded
    3. Electrician
      27 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Augusta Technical College was Welding Technology with 42 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    779
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    794
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 779 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta Technical College, which is 0.981 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (794).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 16.1 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 25.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    18%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Augusta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      708 degrees awarded
    2. White
      625 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      114 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Augusta Technical College is black or african american (708 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (625 degrees).

    1.08% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      615 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      512 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      503 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augusta Technical College is white male (615 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (512 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Augusta Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 48.3M. Augusta Technical College employs 124 No academic ranks. Most academics at Augusta Technical College are Female No academic rank (68), and Male No academic rank (56).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta Technical College are: Management, with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $18.2M
    2024 Salaries
    8.61%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Augusta Technical College paid a median of $18.2M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($48.3M) and a 8.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.02% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.7M
    Instructional Salaries
    124
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Augusta Technical College paid a total of $8.7M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta Technical College were Management with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

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