South Florida Institute of Technology

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2021 Average Net Price

$15,954

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.69%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,635

100% Full-Time

About

South Florida Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Florida Institute of Technology were Medical Assistant (300 degrees awarded), Plumber (92 degrees), and Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection (49 degrees).

In 2021, 1,761 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Florida Institute of Technology. 30.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,761 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,954.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending South Florida Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,954

2021 Value

65.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Florida Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,954. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Florida Institute of Technology grew by 65.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Florida Institute of Technology (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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at South Florida Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.09% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Florida Institute of Technology (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.

3.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Florida Institute of Technology was 3.69%, which represents 11 out of the 298 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

South Florida Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,635 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Florida Institute of Technology is 1,635 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at South Florida Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Florida Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at South Florida Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (60.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (39.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Florida Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,635 students. The full-time enrollment at South Florida Institute of Technology is 1,635 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Florida Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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 South Florida Institute of Technology was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), South Florida Institute of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Florida Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

1,635 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Florida Institute of Technology is 100% Hispanic or Latino. 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, 673 fewer women than men received degrees from South Florida Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Florida Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (1,761 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Florida Institute of Technology is Medical Assistant (300 degrees awarded), followed by Plumber (92 degrees) and Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection (49 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Florida Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (497 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (390 degrees), and Construction (141 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida Institute of Technology are Registered nurses (1,341,630 people), Software developers (513,178 people), Other managers (189,695 people), Medical & health services managers (151,489 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at South Florida Institute of Technology in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (497 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (390 degrees), Construction (141 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (231 degrees), and Health (502 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 South Florida Institute of Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at South Florida Institute of Technology are Engineering Technologies (497 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (390 degrees), Construction (141 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (231 degrees), and Health (502 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida Institute of Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,500,460 people), Computer Systems Design (581,541 people), Elementary & secondary schools (272,408 people), Outpatient care centers (226,377 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,024 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Florida Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
300 degrees awarded
Plumber
92 degrees awarded
Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Florida Institute of Technology was Medical Assistant with 300 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Florida Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,217

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

544

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,217 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida Institute of Technology, which is 2.24 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (544).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Florida Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 492 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida Institute of Technology in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 98.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 211 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida Institute of Technology in Medical Assistant, which is 2.37 times more than the 89 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 84% of students graduating from South Florida Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

1,761 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Florida Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (1,761 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
1,217 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
544 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Florida Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino male (1,217 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (544 degrees).