Herzing University Atlanta
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- It is the mission of Herzing University to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate degrees and diploma programs to prepare a diverse and geographically distributed student population to meet the needs of employers in technology, business, healthcare (including social work), design, and public safety. Career-oriented degree programs include 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 admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
School Highlights
- Herzing University Atlanta serves 686 students (83% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
- Herzing University Atlanta is one of 8 community colleges within Fulton County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Herzing University Atlanta is Bauder College (0.8 miles away).
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Herzing University Atlanta places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five years.
| Herzing University Atlanta | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 45 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 686 students | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 569 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 117 students | 1,473 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 593 students | 1,116 students |
| # Graduate Students | 62 students | 62 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 6% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 72% | 33% |
| % White | 9% | 48% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $45,100 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or 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, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60614-1413, www.hlcommission.org, (800) 621-7400 .
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- The nearest community college to Herzing University Atlanta is Bauder College (0.8 miles away).
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