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MediaTech Institute-Houston

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 38%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Houston, Texas, MediaTech Institute-Houston is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of MediaTech Institute-Houston is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

MediaTech Institute-Houston is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, MediaTech Institute-Houston emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at MediaTech Institute-Houston is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MediaTech Institute-Houston do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at MediaTech Institute-Houston are Film/Cinema/Media Studies, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $29,700
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $29,700

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at MediaTech Institute-Houston received on average $6,242 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,242
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 27 60% $5,547 $149,781
Other Federal Grant 27 60% $7,051 $190,374
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 53% $1,691 $40,593
Total Grant & Scholarships 37 82% $6,242 $230,967

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of MediaTech Institute-Houston students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of MediaTech Institute-Houston students is 59.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.2%.

59.1%

  • African American 52.9% 9 students
  • white 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

MediaTech Institute-Houston provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

MediaTech Institute-Houston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)