Atlanta Institute of Music and Media Tuition & Completion
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a private for-profit two-year college in Duluth, Georgia, enrolling about 248 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 32.69% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (47.2%) and White (33.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $37,832 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 248 51.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 27.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 319
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media: what the data shows
Common questions about Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is located in Duluth, GA (ZIP 30096).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media public or private?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Atlanta Institute of Music and Media cost?
Average net price after aid: $37,832.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $37,302 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $38,103 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $39,464 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $39,842 |
| $110,001+ | $39,924 |
How big is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
Total enrollment: 248 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 319 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
150%-time completion rate: 32.69%.
First-year retention: 72.4%.
What do graduates of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media earn?
Median earnings: $22,135 six years after entry; $31,186 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,411.
52.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Music Technology (42 completions)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (24 completions)
- Music Performance, General (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.69%; median earnings $31,186 at 10 years; net price $37,832. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$37,832
2024 Value
In 2024 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,832.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$151,328 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$37,832 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $31,476 |
| 2014 | — | — | $23,113 |
| 2015 | — | — | $29,426 |
| 2016 | — | — | $29,590 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,271 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,336 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,839 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,150 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,515 |
| 2022 | — | — | $28,998 |
| 2023 | — | — | $32,699 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media reported total enrollment of about 248 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 76% male and 24% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (47.2%), White (33.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). About 52.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in 2024 is 248 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 319 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.4%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 47.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.69% 100% Completion Time
32.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.69% of students graduating from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Music Technology: 67% male / 33% female
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Music Performance, General: 71% male / 29% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.
Return on Investment
$15,411 Median Student Debt
$31,186 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
106.08% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Music Technology: 42 completions
2. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 24 completions
3. Music Performance, General: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,764
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,141
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a private for-profit institution located in Duluth, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Music Technology, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Music Performance, General. Enrollment is approximately 248 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (47.2%), White (33.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.69%. Approximately 52.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Duluth, GA 30096
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.69% graduation rate at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media located?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is located in Duluth, GA.
How much does Atlanta Institute of Music and Media cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $37,832 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media reports undergraduate enrollment of about 319 students, Black or African American (47.2%), White (33.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
About 27.0% of students at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media earn?
Median earnings are $22,135 six years after entry and $31,186 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Atlanta Institute of Music and Media students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,411.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media public or private?
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a private for-profit institution located in Duluth, GA.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media an HBCU?
No. Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media a tribal college?
No. Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.7%).
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Duluth, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.