Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
About Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a private research university in Melbourne, Florida, enrolling about 475 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 40.18% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,137 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Florida Institute of Technology-Online charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($12,780).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 24% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,137.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Florida Institute of Technology-Online is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 486% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | $12,780 | $18,405 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| 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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online really?
Key findings
- Florida Institute of Technology-Online charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($12,780).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 24% below.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $12,780
Finding Florida Institute of Technology-Online charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $12,780. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is 24% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 7% 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 non-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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Florida Institute of Technology-Online versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Florida Institute of Technology-Online is $18,405.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,405 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,158 above the Florida median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $3,434 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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Florida Institute of Technology-Online—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$12,780
Avg. net price
$18,405
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,230 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,945 |
| $110,001+ | $23,012 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,120. 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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General102
- Applied Psychology45
- Management Information Systems, General35
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations32
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management32
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 38% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Florida Institute of Technology-Online a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online.
Campus
Location
Melbourne, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 32901-6975
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 23% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
475
Total enrollment
- Full-time share
- 65%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 48.97%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Florida Institute of Technology-Online.
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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online 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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12,240 | $12,240 | — |
| 2020 | $12,240 | $12,240 | $24,838 |
| 2021 | $12,240 | $12,240 | $24,841 |
| 2022 | $12,240 | $12,240 | $23,795 |
| 2023 | $12,240 | $12,240 | $25,374 |
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
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
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
Florida Institute of Technology-Online reported total enrollment of about 475 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%), and Black or African American (18.3%). About 48.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida Institute of Technology-Online in 2024 is 475 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.6%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Florida Institute of Technology-Online completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Applied Psychology: 13% male / 87% female
- Management Information Systems, General: 54% male / 46% 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.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online graduates earn a median of $43,137 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Florida Institute of Technology-Online.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,137. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $18,405.
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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online graduates report median earnings of $43,137 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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Florida Institute of Technology-Online.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Florida Institute of Technology-Online graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Florida Institute of Technology-Online—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $10,652
- Florida median 1.5× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 1.6× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $294
- Florida median 0.05× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 0.04× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.04× 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.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online at a glance
Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a private non-profit institution in Melbourne, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralApplied PsychologyManagement Information Systems, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian44.8%Hispanic or Latino23.6%Black or African American18.3%
Schools near Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Other campuses in Melbourne, 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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online located?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is located in Melbourne, FL.
What is Florida Institute of Technology-Online's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Florida Institute of Technology-Online is 40.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 189 applicants and 84 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Florida Institute of Technology-Online's tuition?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $12,780 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $18,405 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Florida Institute of Technology-Online cost?
Reported tuition is $12,780 and average net price is $18,405 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Florida Institute of Technology-Online?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online reports total enrollment of about 475 students, White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Florida Institute of Technology-Online?
About 40.1% of students at Florida Institute of Technology-Online are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Florida Institute of Technology-Online earn?
Median earnings are $41,941 six years after entry and $43,137 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Florida Institute of Technology-Online students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Florida Institute of Technology-Online public or private?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a private nonprofit institution located in Melbourne, FL.
Is Florida Institute of Technology-Online an HBCU?
No. Florida Institute of Technology-Online is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Florida Institute of Technology-Online a tribal college?
No. Florida Institute of Technology-Online is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Florida Institute of Technology-Online religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Florida Institute of Technology-Online in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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.