Advanced Technology Institute
Private for-profit in Virginia Beach, VA. 6 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering HVAC, auto technician, welding.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 39 | $42,466 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 19 | $42,049 | $12,754 | $145 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 65 | $39,791 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 17 | $39,638 | $18,219 | $207 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $42,049 one year out, about the same as the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $39,791 one year out, 5% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $39,638 one year out, 18% below the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $42,466 one year out, about the same as the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- ECPI University (Virginia Beach, VA), about 0 miles away
- Fortis College-Norfolk (Norfolk, VA), about 1 miles away
- Central School of Practical Nursing (Norfolk, VA), about 2 miles away
- Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, VA), about 3 miles away
- Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, VA), about 3 miles away
Before you apply
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.