Okaloosa Technical College

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2021 Average Net Price

$6,618

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

454

81.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

88.8%

111 Graduates

About

Okaloosa Technical College is a higher education institution located in Okaloosa County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Okaloosa Technical College were General Cosmetology (42 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (38 degrees), and Welding Technology (11 degrees).

In 2021, 197 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Okaloosa Technical College. 46.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (147 degrees), 4.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,618.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending Okaloosa Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$6,618

2021 Value

37%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Okaloosa Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,618. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Okaloosa Technical College grew by 37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Okaloosa Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65% of undergraduate students at Okaloosa Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 30.9% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Okaloosa Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Okaloosa Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Okaloosa Technical College had a total enrollment of 454 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College is 371 students and the part-time enrollment is 83. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Okaloosa Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Okaloosa Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 5.07% Two or More Races, 4.19% Asian, 1.32% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Okaloosa Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.2%), followed by White Female (30.2%) and Black or African American Male (8.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 454 students. The full-time enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College is 371 and the part-time enrollment is 83.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Okaloosa Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 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 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Okaloosa Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Okaloosa Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
337 enrolled students
Black or African American
67 enrolled students
Two or More Races
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Okaloosa Technical College is 74.2% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 5.07% Two or More Races, 4.19% Asian, 1.32% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 15 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 (147 degrees awarded). There were 4.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Okaloosa Technical College is General Cosmetology (42 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (38 degrees) and Welding Technology (11 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (57 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (46 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 (503,988 people), Other managers (130,517 people), Computer occupations, all other (118,084 people), Computer & information systems managers (109,946 people), and Computer programmers (101,569 people).

The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (57 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (46 degrees), Precision Production (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Okaloosa Technical College are Engineering Technologies (57 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (46 degrees), Precision Production (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (553,259 people), Construction (126,145 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (87,757 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (73,096 people), and Insurance carriers (71,863 people).

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 (2020)

General Cosmetology
36 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
33 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Okaloosa Technical College was General Cosmetology with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Okaloosa Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Okaloosa Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College in Computer & Computer Systems Technology, which is 2.33 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Okaloosa Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 20 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 84% of students graduating from Okaloosa Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Okaloosa Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
147 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Okaloosa Technical College is white (147 degrees awarded). There were 4.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
80 degrees awarded
White Female
67 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Okaloosa Technical College is white male (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (67 degrees).