- MediaTech Institute for Creative Arts is a for-profit technical school specializing in media production with two locations in Texas. In 1999, the school was founded as Dallas Sound Lab鈥檚 audio engineering program.
School Highlights
MediaTech Institute-Houston serves 80 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
MediaTech Institute-Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
MediaTech Institute-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of MediaTech Institute-Houston has declined by 42% over five years.
The MediaTech Institute-Houston diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
80 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
80 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
59%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
n/a
26%
% Hawaiian
26%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,750
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joshua Dupiton, successful cinematographer and video editor -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from MediaTech Institute-Houston?
MediaTech Institute-Houston famous alumni include: Joshua Dupiton, successful cinematographer and video editor.
What is MediaTech Institute-Houston's ranking?
MediaTech Institute-Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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