Southern Technical College

www.southerntech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,125
    1.04% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,033
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    550
    59.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    67.6%
    46 Graduates

    About

    Southern Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Technical College were Electrical & Electronics Engineering (179 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (150 degrees), and Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General (53 degrees).

    In 2024, 599 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Technical College. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (314 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Technical College is $15,125, which is $228 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Technical College is $15,125, which is $228 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,033.

    In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Southern Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,125
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Technical College was $15,125. The cost of tuition at Southern Technical College is $228 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,033
    2024 Value
    4.46%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southern Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,033. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Technical College grew by 4.46%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,799
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Technical College was of $11,799 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.69% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Southern Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.82% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Southern Technical College had a total enrollment of 550 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Technical College is 325 students and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 59.1% of students enrolled at Southern Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southern Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44% White, 32% Black or African American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 0.909% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southern Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Female (14.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    59.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southern Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 550 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Technical College is 325 and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 59.1% of students enrolled at Southern Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    58%
    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 Southern Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Southern Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      242 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      176 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      88 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southern Technical College is 44% White, 32% Black or African American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 0.909% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    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, 11 students (2%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 183 more women than men received degrees from Southern Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Technical College is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Technical College is Electrical & Electronics Engineering (179 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (150 degrees) and Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General (53 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (53 degrees awarded), Engineering (179 degrees), and Health (367 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 Southern Technical College are Registered nurses (1,511,846 people), Software developers (491,051 people), Other managers (394,445 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (367,273 people), and Civil engineers (310,388 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern Technical College in 2024 are Agriculture (53 degrees awarded), Engineering (179 degrees), Health (367 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees), and Precision Production (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Agriculture (53 degrees awarded), Engineering (179 degrees), Health (367 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees), and Precision Production (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Southern Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,689,974 people), Computer Systems Design (508,554 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (459,947 people), Elementary & secondary schools (355,020 people), and Construction (339,169 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern Technical College are Agriculture (53 degrees awarded), Engineering (179 degrees), Health (367 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees), and Precision Production (0 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 Southern Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
      179 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      150 degrees awarded
    3. Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
      53 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Technical College was Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 179 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    208
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    391
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College, which is 0.532 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (391).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 11.8 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College in Medical Assistant, which is 9.82 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    16%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 16% of students graduating from Southern Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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
      314 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      144 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      73 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Technical College is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

    2.84% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      408 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      252 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      219 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Technical College is white female (408 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (252 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Southern Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 15.6M. Southern Technical College employs 22 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Technical College are Female Instructor (16), and Male Instructor (6).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $7.04M
    2024 Salaries
    10.4%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Southern Technical College paid a median of $7.04M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($15.6M) and a 10.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.653% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.48M
    Instructional Salaries
    22
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southern Technical College paid a total of $1.48M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

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