Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton, MA 02375
About Southeastern Technical Institute
Southeastern Technical Institute is a public certificate and vocational school in South Easton, Massachusetts, enrolling about 260 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 61.11% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,272 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,272.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Southeastern Technical Institute is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 911% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Technical Institute | — | $13,664 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,700 | — | 1,692 |
| Massachusetts (state median) | $34,300 | $11,402 | 93 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,884 | 1,650 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,573 | — |
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 Southeastern Technical Institute really?
Evidence: average net price at Southeastern Technical Institute versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Southeastern Technical Institute is $13,664.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,664 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,262 above the Massachusetts median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $5,220 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.
Southeastern Technical Institute: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Southeastern Technical Institute—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
$13,664
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,925 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,159 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,859 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,214 |
| $110,001+ | $18,880 |
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 Southeastern Technical Institute is known for
Top program completions
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training42
- Precision Metal Working, Other35
- Culinary Arts & Related Services26
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General16
- Electrician13
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 85% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Southeastern Technical Institute a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Southeastern Technical Institute 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 Southeastern Technical Institute.
Campus
Location
South Easton, MA
City / state
- ZIP
- 02375
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 28% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,884 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
260
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 275
- Full-time share
- 30%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$8,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.36%
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 Southeastern Technical Institute.
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 Southeastern Technical Institute 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 Southeastern Technical Institute 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 | — | — | $8,688 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,181 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,870 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,183 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,882 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,007 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,256 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,976 |
| 2021 | — | — | $12,975 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,583 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,768 |
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 has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified 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
Southeastern Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 260 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.1%), Black or African American (34.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). About 32.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern Technical Institute in 2024 is 260 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 275 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
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
55.56% 100% Completion Time
61.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.56% of students graduating from Southeastern Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 12% male / 88% female
- Precision Metal Working, Other: 83% male / 17% female
- Culinary Arts & Related Services: 27% male / 73% 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.
Southeastern Technical Institute graduates earn a median of $55,272 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Southeastern Technical Institute.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,272. Median federal loan debt: $8,250. Average net price used in cost models: $13,664.
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 Southeastern Technical Institute graduates report median earnings of $55,272 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 Southeastern Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Southeastern Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Southeastern Technical Institute graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Southeastern Technical Institute—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,700
- Massachusetts median 0.51× the median ($11,192)
- New England median 0.56× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.78× 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.
Southeastern Technical Institute at a glance
Southeastern Technical Institute
Southeastern Technical Institute is a public institution in South Easton, MA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingPrecision Metal Working, OtherCulinary Arts & Related Services
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian43.1%Black or African American34.6%Hispanic or Latino15.4%
Schools near Southeastern Technical Institute
Other campuses in South Easton, MA when available, plus nearby institutions in Massachusetts.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Massachusetts, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern Technical Institute located?
Southeastern Technical Institute is located in South Easton, MA.
What is Southeastern Technical Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southeastern Technical Institute is 70.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 181 applicants and 89 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southeastern Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,664 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Southeastern Technical Institute's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,664), completion (61.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($55,272). 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 Southeastern Technical Institute?
Southeastern Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 275 students, White (43.1%), Black or African American (34.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern Technical Institute?
About 54.0% of students at Southeastern Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeastern Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $50,125 six years after entry and $55,272 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeastern Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,250.
Is Southeastern Technical Institute public or private?
Southeastern Technical Institute is a public institution located in South Easton, MA.
Is Southeastern Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Southeastern Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Southeastern Technical Institute 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.