Southern Technical College
Fort Myers, FL 33907-1108
About Southern Technical College
Southern Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Fort Myers, Florida, enrolling about 550 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $21,171 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $14,894. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,155 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Southern Technical College charges 10% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($14,894).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 12% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 67.65%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,155.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Southern Technical College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 327% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Technical College | $14,894 | $21,171 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Southern Technical College really?
Key findings
- Southern Technical College charges 10% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($14,894).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 12% below.
Southern Technical College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,894
Finding Southern Technical College charges 10% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,894. That is 10% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is 12% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 25% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Southern Technical College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Southern Technical College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Southern Technical College is $21,171.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,171 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,924 above the Florida median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $6,200 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Southern Technical College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Southern Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Southern Technical College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$14,894
Avg. net price
$21,171
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,709 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,332 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,482 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,368 |
| $110,001+ | $26,505 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,576. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Southern Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Medical/Clinical Assistant184
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering179
- Surgical Technology/Technologist76
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse63
- Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General53
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Southern Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Southern Technical College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Southern Technical College.
Campus
Location
Fort Myers, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33907-1108
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 41% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
550
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,611
- Full-time share
- 59%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 76.13%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Southern Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $16,245 |
| 2014 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $15,139 |
| 2015 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $16,786 |
| 2016 | $14,940 | $14,940 | $18,504 |
| 2017 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $21,954 |
| 2018 | $12,924 | $12,924 | $19,425 |
| 2019 | $13,716 | $13,716 | $17,236 |
| 2020 | $13,895 | $13,895 | $18,042 |
| 2021 | $14,004 | $14,004 | $19,177 |
| 2022 | $14,742 | $14,742 | $20,774 |
| 2023 | $14,742 | $14,742 | $24,026 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Technical College reported total enrollment of about 550 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.0%), Black or African American (32.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.0%). About 76.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Technical College in 2024 is 550 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,611 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.6%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
42.65% 100% Completion Time
67.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.65% of students graduating from Southern Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9% male / 91% female
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 92% male / 8% female
- Surgical Technology/Technologist: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Southern Technical College graduates earn a median of $36,155 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Southern Technical College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,155. Median federal loan debt: $11,250. Average net price used in cost models: $21,171.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Southern Technical College graduates report median earnings of $36,155 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Southern Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Southern Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Southern Technical College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Southern Technical College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
- Florida median 1.8 pp above median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 9.4 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 8.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,616
- Florida median 0.82× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 0.82× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.74× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,812
- Florida median near the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 0.88× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.80× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Southern Technical College at a glance
Southern Technical College
Southern Technical College is a private for-profit institution in Fort Myers, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Medical/Clinical AssistantElectrical and Electronics EngineeringSurgical Technology/Technologist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian44.0%Black or African American32.0%Hispanic or Latino16.0%
Schools near Southern Technical College
Other campuses in Fort Myers, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Technical College located?
Southern Technical College is located in Fort Myers, FL.
What is Southern Technical College's tuition?
Southern Technical College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,894 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,171 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Southern Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $14,894 and average net price is $21,171 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,330 annually.
What explains Southern Technical College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($21,171), completion (67.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($36,155). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Technical College?
Southern Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,611 students, White (44.0%), Black or African American (32.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Technical College?
About 54.0% of students at Southern Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $32,841 six years after entry and $36,155 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,250.
Is Southern Technical College public or private?
Southern Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Fort Myers, FL.
Is Southern Technical College an HBCU?
No. Southern Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Technical College a tribal college?
No. Southern Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.