MediaTech Institute-Houston

www.mediatech.edu

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,259

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.92%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.1%

13 Graduates

About

MediaTech Institute-Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at MediaTech Institute-Houston were Recording Arts Technology (31 degrees awarded) and Photographic & Video Technology (4 degrees).

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MediaTech Institute-Houston. 7.89% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (23 degrees), 1.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,259.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending MediaTech Institute-Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,259

2021 Value

2.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 MediaTech Institute-Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,259. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of MediaTech Institute-Houston grew by 2.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of MediaTech Institute-Houston (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at MediaTech Institute-Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MediaTech Institute-Houston (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.

5.92%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at MediaTech Institute-Houston was 5.92%, which represents 10 out of the 169 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

MediaTech Institute-Houston had a total enrollment of 80 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 80 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MediaTech Institute-Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% Black or African American, 27.5% White, and 16.3% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at MediaTech Institute-Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (41.3%), followed by White Male (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Houston in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80 students. The full-time enrollment at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 80 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at MediaTech Institute-Houston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

38%

2021 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 MediaTech Institute-Houston was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), MediaTech Institute-Houston had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at MediaTech Institute-Houston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
43 enrolled students
White
22 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 53.8% Black or African American, 27.5% White, and 16.3% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 32 fewer women than men received degrees from MediaTech Institute-Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MediaTech Institute-Houston is black or african american (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at MediaTech Institute-Houston is Recording Arts Technology (31 degrees awarded), followed by Photographic & Video Technology (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MediaTech Institute-Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (38 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Artists & related workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Artists & related workers (4,016 people), Other managers (3,976 people), Graphic designers (3,703 people), Software developers (2,428 people), and Broadcast & sound engineering technicians & radio operators, & media & communication equipment workers, all other (2,278 people).

The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston in 2021 are Communication Technologies (38 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Chief executives & legislators, Administrative services managers, Architectural & engineering managers, Music directors and composers, and Purchasing managers

The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Communication Technologies (38 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 MediaTech Institute-Houston are Computer Systems Design (5,070 people), Motion pictures & video industries (3,997 people), Broadcasting (except internet) (3,009 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,952 people), and Printing & related support activities (2,412 people).

The most specialized majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Communication Technologies (38 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by MediaTech Institute-Houston.

Most Common (2021)

Recording Arts Technology
31 degree-majors awarded
Photographic & Video Technology
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at MediaTech Institute-Houston was Recording Arts Technology with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at MediaTech Institute-Houston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Houston, which is 11.7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at MediaTech Institute-Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Houston in Recording Arts Technology, which is 15.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at MediaTech Institute-Houston in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.0645 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 42% of students graduating from MediaTech Institute-Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at MediaTech Institute-Houston is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
23 degrees awarded
White
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MediaTech Institute-Houston is black or african american (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

2.63% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded
White Male
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MediaTech Institute-Houston is black or african american male (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (12 degrees).

Operations

MediaTech Institute-Houston employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Male Instructor (2), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston are: Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$604k

2021 Salaries

31.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, MediaTech Institute-Houston paid a median of $604k in salaries, a 31.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$125k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, MediaTech Institute-Houston paid a total of $125k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston were Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MediaTech Institute-Houston was Male Instructor with 2 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at MediaTech Institute-Houston.