The Art Institute of Atlanta

www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,700

7.48% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$35,306

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.96%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

457

61.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

13.8%

51 Graduates

About

The Art Institute of Atlanta is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at The Art Institute of Atlanta were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (22 degrees awarded), Baking & Pastry Arts (8 degrees), and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (4 degrees).

In 2022, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Art Institute of Atlanta. 55.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (74 degrees), 4.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta is $20,700, which is $5,759 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Atlanta was 5.96%, corresponding to 95 out of the 1594 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta is $20,700, which is $5,759 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,306.

In 2022, 85% of undergraduate students attending The Art Institute of Atlanta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,700

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta was $20,700. The cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Atlanta is $5,759 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Art Institute of Atlanta (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,306

2022 Value

13.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 The Art Institute of Atlanta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,306. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of The Art Institute of Atlanta grew by 13.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Art Institute of Atlanta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,564

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Art Institute of Atlanta was of $9,564 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 7.53% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The Art Institute of Atlanta (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at The Art Institute of Atlanta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2021, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Art Institute of Atlanta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.96%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Atlanta was 5.96%, which represents 95 out of the 1594 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

The Art Institute of Atlanta had a total enrollment of 457 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Atlanta is 283 students and the part-time enrollment is 174. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Atlanta are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Atlanta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% Black or African American, 9.19% Hispanic or Latino, 7.66% White, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.875% Asian, 0.438% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The Art Institute of Atlanta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Art Institute of Atlanta in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 457 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Atlanta is 283 and the part-time enrollment is 174. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Atlanta are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Art Institute of Atlanta (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

30%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Art Institute of Atlanta was 30%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), The Art Institute of Atlanta had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Art Institute of Atlanta (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
326 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
42 enrolled students
White
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Atlanta is 71.3% Black or African American, 9.19% Hispanic or Latino, 7.66% White, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.875% Asian, 0.438% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (4.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 13 more women than men received degrees from The Art Institute of Atlanta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Art Institute of Atlanta is black or african american (74 degrees awarded). There were 4.35 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at The Art Institute of Atlanta is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (22 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (8 degrees) and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (4 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Art Institute of Atlanta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Accountants & auditors (1,044,160 people), Other managers (824,759 people), Software developers (684,576 people), Financial managers (507,136 people), and Chief executives & legislators (412,543 people).

The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta in 2022 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Computer Systems Design (1,089,148 people), Elementary & secondary schools (677,379 people), Banking & related activities (545,659 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (513,616 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (464,385 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Most Common (2022)

Recording Arts Technology
19 degrees awarded
Fashion & Apparel Design
9 degrees awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Art Institute of Atlanta was Recording Arts Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The Art Institute of Atlanta according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 54 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Atlanta, which is 0.806 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Art Institute of Atlanta by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 13 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Atlanta in Recording Arts Technology, which is 2.17 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Atlanta in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.692 times less than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 12% of students graduating from The Art Institute of Atlanta completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at The Art Institute of Atlanta is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
74 degrees awarded
White
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Art Institute of Atlanta is black or african american (74 degrees awarded). There were 4.35 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

4.96% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
33 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Art Institute of Atlanta is black or african american female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (33 degrees).

Operations

The Art Institute of Atlanta employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at The Art Institute of Atlanta are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Atlanta are: Sales and related, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.57M

2022 Salaries

8.29%

decline from 2021

In 2022, The Art Institute of Atlanta paid a median of $3.57M in salaries, a 8.29% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 33.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 16.5% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$489k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, The Art Institute of Atlanta paid a total of $489k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Art Institute of Atlanta was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Atlanta were Sales and related with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Art Institute of Atlanta was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The Art Institute of Atlanta.

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