Student Achievement
Athens Technical College identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the college’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. ATC has identified the following performance indicators to show evidence of student success: Graduation Rates, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Enrollment, Dual Enrollment (High School), and Retention Rates.
Graduation Rates:
| Academic Year | Goal | Actual | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 58% | 71.7% | Met |
| 2017 | 73.5% | 75.5% | Met |
| 2018 | 78.5% | 80.5% | Met |
FTE:
| Academic Year | Goal | Actual | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,300 | 2,601 | Met |
| 2017 | 2,666 | 2,678 | Met |
| 2018 | 2,746 | 2,852 | Met |
High School Enrollment:
| Academic Year | Goal | Actual | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 350 | 435 | Met |
| 2017 | 522 | 539 | Met |
| 2018 | 647 | 775 | Met |
Retention Rates:
| Academic Year | Goal | Actual | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 67.0% | 66.4% | Not Met |
| 2017 | 67.7% | 71.7% | Met |
| 2018 | 72.8% | 73.2% | Met |
Job Placement Rates: ATC does not set benchmarks for job placement (total and in-field), but the College publishes this information each year.
| Academic Year | Total Placement Rate | Placed In-Field Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 98.85% | 87.61% |
| 2017 | 98.0% | 89.44% |
| 2018 | 91.11% | 84.24% |
Licensure and Certification Data: Each program at ATC that leads to licensure or certification adheres to the benchmark as set by their programmatic accreditation agency. 2018 Licensure/Certification data is available below.
| Program | Exam | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting | Georgia Certified Dental Assistants and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Exam | 100% |
| Dental Assisting | Dental Assisting National Board Exam | 100% |
| Dental Hygiene | Georgia Clinical Board Exams and National Board Exams | 100% |
| Emergency Medical Technician | National Registry Emergency Medical Technician | Athens Campus: 100% Elbert Campus: 100% |
| Emergency Medical Technician | National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Exam | Athens Campus: 89% Elbert Campus: 75% |
| Health Information Systems | RHIT and CPC Exam | 100% |
| Licensed Practical Nursing | Georgia Board of Nursing LPN Licensing Exam | 89% |
| Medical Assisting | National Center for Competency Exam/td> | 94% |
| Nursing | NCLEX | 98% |
| Paramedicine | National Registry Paramedic Exam | 100% |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) | 100% |
| Radiography | ARRT Certification Exam | 100% |
| Surgical Technology | Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination. | 100% |
| Veterinary Technology | VTNE | 100% |