Southern Technical College (446552)

www.southerntech.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,011
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,875
    61.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.8%
    844 Graduates

    About

    Southern Technical College (446552) is a higher education institution located in Orange County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Technical College (446552) were HVAC Maintenance (318 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (248 degrees), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (209 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,065 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Technical College (446552). 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (347 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (314 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,011.

    In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Southern Technical College (446552) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $20,011
    2024 Value
    12.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southern Technical College (446552) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,011. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Technical College (446552) grew by 12.2%.

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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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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    71% of undergraduate students at Southern Technical College (446552) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 21.1% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Southern Technical College (446552) had a total enrollment of 1,875 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Technical College (446552) is 1,150 students and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at Southern Technical College (446552) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southern Technical College (446552), both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.3% Black or African American, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.8% White, 2.61% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southern Technical College (446552) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (18.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.7%) and White Male (17.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    61.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southern Technical College (446552) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,875 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Technical College (446552) is 1,150 and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at Southern Technical College (446552) are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    59%
    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 (446552) was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southern Technical College (446552) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      644 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      614 enrolled students
    3. White
      484 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southern Technical College (446552) is 34.3% Black or African American, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.8% White, 2.61% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 43 students (2.29%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 23 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern Technical College (446552). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Technical College (446552) is hispanic or latino (347 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (314 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Technical College (446552) is HVAC Maintenance (318 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (248 degrees) and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (209 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Technical College (446552), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (209 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (331 degrees), and Precision Production (148 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 (446552) 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 (446552) in 2024 are Agriculture (209 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (331 degrees), Precision Production (148 degrees), Health (339 degrees), and Engineering (38 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 (446552) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Southern Technical College (446552) are Agriculture (209 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (331 degrees), Precision Production (148 degrees), Health (339 degrees), and Engineering (38 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 (446552) 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 (446552) are Agriculture (209 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (331 degrees), Precision Production (148 degrees), Health (339 degrees), and Engineering (38 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 (446552).
    Most Common (2024)
    1. HVAC Maintenance
      318 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      248 degrees awarded
    3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      209 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Technical College (446552) was HVAC Maintenance with 318 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    544
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    521
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 544 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College (446552), which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (521).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 312 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College (446552) in HVAC Maintenance, which is 52 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 316 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Technical College (446552) in Medical Assistant, which is 13.7 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    19%
    100% Completion Time
    55%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Southern Technical College (446552) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Two or More Races Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Southern Technical College (446552) is Male and Two or More Races (87.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      347 degrees awarded
    2. White
      314 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      313 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Technical College (446552) is hispanic or latino (347 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (314 degrees).

    4.13% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      301 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      248 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      224 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Technical College (446552) is hispanic or latino female (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (248 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Southern Technical College (446552) had a total salary expenditure of 22.4M. Southern Technical College (446552) employs 69 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Technical College (446552) are Male Instructor (35), and Female Instructor (34).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Technical College (446552) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 83 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $9.96M
    2024 Salaries
    8.01%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Southern Technical College (446552) paid a median of $9.96M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($22.4M) and a 8.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.71% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.33% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.08M
    Instructional Salaries
    69
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southern Technical College (446552) paid a total of $4.08M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Technical College (446552) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 83 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

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