ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer (Closed 2016)
Tel:
(205)497-5700
- The ITT Technical Institute is an institution of higher learning that is committed to offering quality undergraduate, graduate and continuing education locally, nationally and worldwide to students of diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities. The ITT Technical Institutes are a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. There are over 140 ITT Technical Institutes in 38 states. The ITT Technical Institutes predominantly offer career-focused, degree programs to over 70,000 students. The ITT Technical Institutes have been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969.
School Highlights
- ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer serves 500 students (69% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer is one of 6 community colleges within Jefferson County, AL.
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer is Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus (5.0 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 31 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 500 students | 1,756 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 347 students | 1,004 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 153 students | 752 students |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% |
| % Black | 48% | 24% |
| % White | 43% | 61% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.56 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $42,800 | $29,500 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer is Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus (5.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- n/a students | 5.00 Mi1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)428-6391 5.00n/a - 3,090 students | 7.90 Mi3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)925-2515 7.903,090 - 425 students | 10.10 Mi280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 10.10425 - Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit551 students | 10.10 Mi280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 10.10551 - 2,818 students | 10.40 Mi488 Palisades Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)802-1200 10.402,818
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