Okaloosa Technical College

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,613
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    421
    83.4% Full-Time
    2021 Graduation Rate
    88.8%
    111 Graduates

    About

    Okaloosa Technical College is a higher education institution located in Okaloosa County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Okaloosa Technical College were General Cosmetology (45 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (14 degrees).

    In 2024, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Okaloosa Technical College. 37.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (156 degrees), 4.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,613.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending Okaloosa Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Average Net Price

    $20,613
    2024 Value
    33.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Okaloosa Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,613. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Okaloosa Technical College grew by 33.7%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    59% of undergraduate students at Okaloosa Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 43.9% with respect to 2023, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Okaloosa Technical College had a total enrollment of 421 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College is 351 students and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Okaloosa Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Okaloosa Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Black or African American, 6.89% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, 0.713% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.475% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Okaloosa Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.7%), followed by White Female (26.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    83.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 421 students. The full-time enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College is 351 and the part-time enrollment is 70.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    81%
    2024 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 Okaloosa Technical College was 81%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      257 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      62 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      56 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Okaloosa Technical College is 61% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Black or African American, 6.89% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, 0.713% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.475% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 61 fewer women than men received degrees from Okaloosa Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Okaloosa Technical College is white (156 degrees awarded). There were 4.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Okaloosa Technical College is General Cosmetology (45 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (14 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Okaloosa Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (53 degrees awarded), Construction (29 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Software developers (649,600 people), Other managers (142,147 people), Computer occupations, all other (134,565 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,943 people), and Computer support specialists (89,216 people).

    The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (53 degrees awarded), Construction (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Engineering Technologies (53 degrees awarded), Construction (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Okaloosa Technical College are Computer Systems Design (644,784 people), Construction (148,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (100,000 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (88,479 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (82,347 people).

    The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Engineering Technologies (53 degrees awarded), Construction (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Okaloosa Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      33 degrees awarded
    3. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Okaloosa Technical College was General Cosmetology with 45 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    152
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    91
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College, which is 1.67 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 44 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    56%
    100% Completion Time
    56%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Okaloosa Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      156 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      27 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Okaloosa Technical College is white (156 degrees awarded). There were 4.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      116 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      98 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      97 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Okaloosa Technical College is white male (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (98 degrees).

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