Fred K Marchman Technical College
New Port Richey, FL 34653
About Fred K Marchman Technical College
Fred K Marchman Technical College is a public community college in New Port Richey, Florida, enrolling about 306 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 71.43% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (68.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 71.43%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,259.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Fred K Marchman Technical College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1450% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred K Marchman Technical College | — | $4,881 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Fred K Marchman Technical College really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Florida median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Fred K Marchman Technical College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Fred K Marchman Technical College is $4,881.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $4,881 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,366 below the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $13,819 below 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.
Fred K Marchman Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Fred K Marchman 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
Avg. net price
$4,881
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $4,684 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,349 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,950 |
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 Fred K Marchman Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Child Care Provider/Assistant53
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General44
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician18
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide16
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance13
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Fred K Marchman Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Fred K Marchman 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 Fred K Marchman Technical College.
Campus
Location
New Port Richey, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 34653
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
306
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,089
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 21.60%
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 Fred K Marchman 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 Fred K Marchman Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Fred K Marchman 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 | — | — | $4,793 |
| 2014 | — | — | $6,151 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,637 |
| 2016 | — | — | $7,241 |
| 2017 | — | — | $6,442 |
| 2018 | — | — | $5,423 |
| 2019 | — | — | $4,807 |
| 2020 | — | — | $4,167 |
| 2021 | — | — | $5,397 |
| 2022 | — | — | $5,521 |
| 2023 | — | — | $7,938 |
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
Fred K Marchman Technical College reported total enrollment of about 306 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.6%), and Black or African American (3.9%). About 21.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fred K Marchman Technical College in 2024 is 306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,089 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.2%
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
71.43% 100% Completion Time
71.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 71.43% of students graduating from Fred K Marchman Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% 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.
Fred K Marchman Technical College graduates earn a median of $30,259 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Fred K Marchman Technical College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $30,259. Average net price used in cost models: $4,881.
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 Fred K Marchman Technical College graduates report median earnings of $30,259 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 Fred K Marchman Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Fred K Marchman Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Fred K Marchman Technical College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Fred K Marchman Technical College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,424
- Florida median 1.5× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.3× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.2× 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.
Fred K Marchman Technical College at a glance
Fred K Marchman Technical College
Fred K Marchman Technical College is a public institution in New Port Richey, FL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Child Care Provider/AssistantCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian68.0%Hispanic or Latino21.6%Black or African American3.9%
Schools near Fred K Marchman Technical College
Other campuses in New Port Richey, 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 Fred K Marchman Technical College located?
Fred K Marchman Technical College is located in New Port Richey, FL.
How much does Fred K Marchman Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $4,881 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Fred K Marchman Technical College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($4,881), completion (71.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($30,259). 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 Fred K Marchman Technical College?
Fred K Marchman Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,089 students, White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Fred K Marchman Technical College?
About 46.6% of students at Fred K Marchman Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Fred K Marchman Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $30,685 six years after entry and $30,259 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fred K Marchman Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Fred K Marchman Technical College public or private?
Fred K Marchman Technical College is a public institution located in New Port Richey, FL.
Is Fred K Marchman Technical College an HBCU?
No. Fred K Marchman Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fred K Marchman Technical College a tribal college?
No. Fred K Marchman Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fred K Marchman Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fred K Marchman Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.6%).
Is Fred K Marchman Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fred K Marchman Technical College 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.