C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

Atlantic Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Coconut Creek, Florida 33063
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,953
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$13,747
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Atlantic Technical College ▼

76% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$290,284
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,172
1-Year Change
-2.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Atlantic Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,560
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,819
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
65.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
6.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Atlantic Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$46,267$55,724-1%#397 of 757#347—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$36,966$47,325-2%#120 of 226#107—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$34,269$42,839-17%#251 of 319#224—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$29,493$41,177-22%#141 of 152#137—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$32,976$33,081-3%#405 of 637#324—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$26,464—————
Culinary Arts and Related Services$25,586$22,265-27%#67 of 68#64—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Atlantic Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $290,284
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,172/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33442 (10.8% cap, Deerfield Beach)

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🏆 Where Atlantic Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
of 21 schools
#8
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$13,747
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,793
$30,001 - $48,000$14,314
$48,001 - $75,000$14,933
$75,001 - $110,000$13,236

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 100 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 61 grads/yr Electrician 35 grads/yr Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 23 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 23 grads/yr Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 21 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 18 grads/yr Orthopedic Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 17 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 16 grads/yr Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 14 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 14 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 11 grads/yr Information Technology 11 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 11 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Atlantic Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77k/yr 67,300 jobs
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs
Security and fire alarm systems installers
$59k/yr 85,900 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,953
Total Students
16%
Women
33%
Traditional Age (18-24)
76%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Hispanic 30%
Black 32%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 76%
With Family 24%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,244 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 95%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 33%
25-64 (Adult) 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Atlantic Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Atlantic Technical College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Atlantic Technical College?
The graduation rate at Atlantic Technical College is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Atlantic Technical College a good school?
Atlantic Technical College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Atlantic Technical College?
Atlantic Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,953 students.
Is there rental demand near Atlantic Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 76% of students at Atlantic Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,244 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Coconut Creek area.

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C+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology