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ARCHE, who we areand what we do.Founded in 193819 Member colleges and universities– in the Atlanta region– accredited– Bachelor’s degree-granting/higherRepresent 40% of enrollments and60% of degrees (bachelor’s & higher)in GeorgiaMembership includes 12 corporateand nonprofit community partnersand 6 regional affiliated libraries
ARCHE, who we areand what we do.Mission is to:– strengthen public support forhigher education– help member institutions attractand retain the best talent– promote economic and communitydevelopment– advance region and state as premierplaces to live, learn, work and play
Why did ARCHEundertake this study?To fully capitalize on college anduniversity assets and leverage theirresources, we first need to understandthe size, scope, impact and value ofhigher education.This report reveals Atlanta highered’s role as a leading sector of theGeorgia economy that helps driveother sectors and that transformsthe lives of citizens statewide.
Atlanta-area collegesand universitiesgraduate Georgia’sknowledge workersand thought leaders.“Morehouse College gave memore than knowledge – it gaveme confidence the messagewas, we’re expecting greatthings from you.”– Dr. David Satcher
Atlanta-area collegesand universitiesgraduate Georgia’sknowledge workersand thought leaders.522,540Alumni of ARCHE institutions livingin Georgia 25.7 billionAnnual earnings of ARCHE-institutionalumni living in Georgia 2.4 billionState and local taxes paid annuallyin Georgia by alumni of ARCHEinstitutions
Atlanta-area collegesand universitiesgraduate Georgia’sknowledge workersand thought leaders.216,500Students enrolled annually in Atlantaarea colleges and universities7thAtlanta region’s ranking amongU.S. metro areas in FTE enrollment3rdRanking in FTE enrollment ofAfrican-American students6thRanking in producing graduates witha bachelor’s degree or higher
Higher education inthe Atlanta regionexpands the Georgiaeconomy in manyways.“Colleges and universities inthe Atlanta region generate aneconomic chain reaction thatcreates jobs and keeps oureconomy strong.”– Mike Garrett
Higher education inthe Atlanta regionexpands the Georgiaeconomy in manyways. 10.8 billionTotal impact on Georgia fromspending by institutions, employees,students and visitors, combined withimpact of capital expenditures3.2%Impact as % of Georgia’s annualgross state product129,050Jobs created across Georgia fromspending generated by Atlantaregional higher education – equal toone out of every 25 jobs in the state
Higher education inthe Atlanta regionexpands the Georgiaeconomy in manyways. 980 millionFederal funds brought into statethrough appropriations, grants,contracts, and student aid 200 millionPrivate funds brought into statefrom gifts, grants and contracts 497 millionEstimated student spending addedto state’s economy
ExpandingGeorgia’seconomy
ExpandingGeorgia’seconomy
ExpandingGeorgia’seconomy
People who visitAtlanta-area campuseshelp local businesses,large and small, thrive.“One night, I counted 30 peopledining with us who were in townfor college reunions.”– Angelo Pitillo of Café Lilly inDecatur
People who visitAtlanta-area campuseshelp local businesses,large and small, thrive.5.7 millionTotal annual visits to Atlanta regiongenerated by ARCHE colleges anduniversities, including 1.5 millionvisits with an overnight stay 469 millionIn-state spending generated bycampus visitors each year
People who visitAtlanta-area campuseshelp local businesses,large and small, thrive.500,000Visits for admissions/commencement200,000Visits by campus alumni900,000Visits for arts and cultural events1.2 millionVisits for athletic events400,000Visits for seminars, conferences, etc2.4 millionVisits for other purposes, medical care
Growth of Atlanta-areacampuses is good forcompanies andindustries.Trent Strine of BKI buildssystems for teaching/researchlabs. It’s just one Georgiabusiness that benefits from 740 million average annualspending on Atlanta campuscapital improvements.
Growth of Atlanta-areacampuses is good forcompanies andindustries. 1.5 billionAnnual impact on Georgia economyfrom capital improvement spendingby Atlanta-area higher education7,170Jobs created across Georgia eachyear from capital expenditures bycolleges and universities in Atlantaregion
Atlanta-area collegesand universities affectmore than Georgia’seconomy; they touchindividual lives.Gary Chapman and theBerrien County Collaborativein south Georgia reduce thestate’s high school drop-outrate, with help from Emory,Georgia State, GeorgiaTech and UGA.
Atlanta-area collegesand universities affectmore than Georgia’seconomy; they touchindividual lives.Kennesaw State University offershealth services to more than 2,500homeless and low-income residentsin north Georgia counties.Clark Atlanta University’sEnvironmental Justice Center helpsneighborhoods regarding decisionsabout planning, landfills, cleanups.University of West Georgia helpsschool teachers teach economics withclassroom tools such as Stock MarketGame and Economic History Program.
Atlanta-area collegesand universities affectmore than Georgia’seconomy; they touchindividual lives.Oglethorpe University studentsand faculty analyze water quality inPeachtree/Nancy Creek every year.Agnes Scott College students, facultyand staff volunteer at Hagar’s House,a shelter for women and children.Clayton State University’s SpiveyHall brings music to young people withperformances and workshops forpromising young musicians.Mercer University hosts a BuddingAuthor’s program to help Georgiachildren hone their writing talents.
Higher educationis key to findingemploymentand prosperity.The first in her family to goto college, Kathy Creech ofHeard County knew that adegree would be importantto getting and keeping agood job. She graduatedDecember ’06.
Higher educationis key to findingemploymentand prosperity.
Higher educationis key to findingemploymentand prosperity.
Higher educationis key to findingemploymentand prosperity.
Higher educationis key to findingemploymentand prosperity.
Higher educationis key to findingemploymentand prosperity.
60% of degrees (bachelor's & higher) in Georgia Membership includes 12 corporate and nonprofit community partners and 6 regional affiliated libraries. ARCHE, who we are . Georgia State, Georgia Tech and UGA. Atlanta-area colleges and universities affect more than Georgia's economy; they touch
