Advanced Technology Institute
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 717 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Advanced Technology Institute is one of 4 community colleges within Virginia Beach City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Advanced Technology Institute is ECPI University (0.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Advanced Technology Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- 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. | |
| 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 | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 717 students | 1,577 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 717 students | 717 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 3% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| % Black | 40% | 22% |
| % White | 46% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 74% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,800 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (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 Ste 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)490-9090 0.2012,947 - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit315 students | 0.50 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)499-5447 0.50315 - Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachPrivate, for profit586 students | 2.60 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)499-7900 2.60586 - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 3.10 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)853-3508 3.10n/a - Everest College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit671 students | 4.40 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)361-3900 4.40671
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