Advanced Technology Institute

Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit, two-year institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The institute enrolls 637 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 58.50 out of 100. It reports a 73% completion rate and an 81% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), demonstrating consistent student outcomes across its technical training programs.

The institute offers a broad selection of trades-focused programs at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. Program offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Welding Technology, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (HVAC). Several of these programs are available at multiple credential levels, allowing students to pursue either shorter or more in-depth training paths.

Located in a large city setting in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, Advanced Technology Institute provides students with access to a regional economy supported by military installations, shipping, and a substantial automotive and transportation sector. Virginia Beach's position in one of Virginia's most populated metro areas offers graduates a diverse local job market for skilled trades professionals.