Southern Technical College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,894
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,171 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 550 59.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.65%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 54.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,611
- Room & Board: $12,330 annual estimate
Southern Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Technical College?
Southern Technical College is located in Fort Myers, FL (ZIP 33907-1108).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Southern Technical College public or private?
Southern Technical College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Southern Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $14,894.
Average net price after aid: $21,171.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Southern Technical College?
Total enrollment: 550 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,611 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.65%.
First-year retention: 57.6%.
What do graduates of Southern Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $32,841 six years after entry; $36,155 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,250.
76.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (184 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (179 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (76 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (63 completions)
- Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General (53 completions)
- 05.1091 (35 completions)
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 67.65%; median earnings $36,155 at 10 years; net price $21,171. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,894
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Technical College was $14,894.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,171
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,171.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,684 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,171 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,576 4-Year Tuition
$12,330 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$27,224 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$108,896 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern Technical College.
Return on Investment
$11,250 Median Student Debt
$36,155 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
326.94% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 184 completions
2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 179 completions
3. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 76 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 63 completions
5. Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General: 53 completions
6. 05.1091: 35 completions
7. Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,616
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,812
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Fort Myers, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Surgical Technology/Technologist. Enrollment is approximately 550 students. Student body composition includes White (44.0%), Black or African American (32.0%), Hispanic or Latino (16.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 67.65%. Approximately 76.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Fort Myers, FL 33907-1108
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Southern Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Technical College located?
Southern Technical College is located in Fort Myers, FL.
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 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.
Is Southern Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.0%).
Is Southern Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Fort Myers, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.