Advanced Technology Institute
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Tel:
(757) 490-1241
- At Advanced Technology Institute, the diploma program offers training in the practical aspects of construction and repair of equipment and structures built with steel. In addition to structural skills, students will learn to weld pipe in multiple positions. Instruction is presented in both classroom and laboratory using modern welding equipment and tools. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern welding equipment and tools. Students gain hands on experience in a realistic shop setting where they must demonstrate specific proficiencies. Emphasis is placed on safety and standard procedures followed in ship yards and repair facilities.
School Highlights
Advanced Technology Institute serves 609 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Top Rankings
Advanced Technology Institute ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Advanced Technology Institute | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 34 staff | 69 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Advanced Technology Institute is ECPI University (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- ECPI UniversityPrivate for-profit12,947 students | 0.20 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090 0.2012,947 - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate for-profit293 students | 0.60 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447 0.60293 - Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachPrivate for-profit529 students | 2.60 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900 2.60529 - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 3.10 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-3508 3.10n/a - Centura College-NorfolkPrivate for-profit166 students | 5.40 Mi7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121 5.40166
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