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The mission of Herzing College is to provide degree and diploma higher education programs of high quality that are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of employers in technology, business, health care, design, and public safety. The career-oriented degree programs contain a complementary and integrated general education curriculum established to stimulate students’ intellectual growth, to contribute to their personal development, and to enhance their potential for career advancement. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
School Highlights:
Herzing University-Atlanta serves 453 students (66% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Herzing University-Atlanta is one of 11 community colleges within Fulton County, GA.
The nearest community college is Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee (4.4 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Herzing University-Atlanta | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 453 students |
1,272 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 298 students |
827 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 155 students | 1,016 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 436 students | 1,253 students |
| # Graduate Students | 17 students | 42 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 7% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| % Black | 73% | 12% |
| % White | 10% | 66% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| In-State Tuition Fees | $11,880 | $6,030 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees | $11,880 | $10,175 |
| Percent Admitted | 81% | 77% |
Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes:
The first Herzing College was founded as a computer programming school in 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by Henry and Suzanne Herzing. Since 1965, Herzing College has grown from a modest classroom to a progressive leader in career education with six campuses in the U.S., and other affiliated colleges, five of which are in Canada.
All U.S. campus locations award bachelors of science degrees and associate of science degrees in such areas as network technology, electronics, programming and business administration.
While expanding its campuses, Herzing also diversified its educational programs to include the fields of business management, electronics, health care, design, and public safety. It also raised the level of credentials from not only diplomas, but also bachelors of science degrees and associate of science degrees at all its U.S. campuses.
Herzing College in Atlanta has provided training for demanding careers since 1965. Offering both Associate and Bachelor degree programs, Herzing College prepares graduates for computer and business-oriented careers in Atlanta's fastest growing jobs. Our state-of-the-art facility is located in the heart of Buckhead and offers both day and evening classes.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Get admissions information on Herzing University-Atlanta and online degrees at CampusExplorer.com.
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