Emerald Coast Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Emerald Coast Technical College is a public community college in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, enrolling about 189 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 86.96% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.1%) and Black or African American (18.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,093 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 189 61.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.96%
- First-Generation Students: 52.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 304
Emerald Coast Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Emerald Coast Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Emerald Coast Technical College?
Emerald Coast Technical College is located in DeFuniak Springs, FL (ZIP 32433).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Emerald Coast Technical College public or private?
Emerald Coast Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Emerald Coast Technical College cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,093.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,093 |
How big is Emerald Coast Technical College?
Total enrollment: 189 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 304 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Emerald Coast Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 86.96%.
First-year retention: 90.3%.
What do graduates of Emerald Coast Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $31,654 six years after entry; $36,180 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
40.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Emerald Coast Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (18 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (15 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (12 completions)
- Electrician (10 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (9 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (5 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (5 completions)
- Information Technology (4 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (3 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Emerald Coast Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.96%; median earnings $36,180 at 10 years; net price $19,093. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Emerald Coast Technical College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,093
2024 Value
In 2024 Emerald Coast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,093.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,093 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Emerald Coast Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Emerald Coast 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 Emerald Coast 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 | — | — | $5,085 |
| 2014 | — | — | $5,976 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,219 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,458 |
| 2017 | — | — | $7,839 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,243 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,053 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,059 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,550 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,417 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,106 |
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
Emerald Coast Technical College reported total enrollment of about 189 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.1%), Black or African American (18.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%). About 40.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Emerald Coast Technical College in 2024 is 189 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 304 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.3%
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 65.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
86.96% 100% Completion Time
86.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 86.96% of students graduating from Emerald Coast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 94% male / 6% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 13% male / 87% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 75% male / 25% 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 Emerald Coast Technical College.
Return on Investment
$36,180 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
373.73% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Emerald Coast Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 18 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 12 completions
4. Electrician: 10 completions
5. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 9 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 5 completions
7. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 5 completions
8. Information Technology: 4 completions
9. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Emerald Coast Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Emerald Coast Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Emerald Coast Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $21,521
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Emerald Coast Technical College is a public institution located in DeFuniak Springs, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 189 students. Student body composition includes White (65.1%), Black or African American (18.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.96%. Approximately 40.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.96% graduation rate, Emerald Coast Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Emerald Coast Technical College located?
Emerald Coast Technical College is located in DeFuniak Springs, FL.
How much does Emerald Coast Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,093 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Emerald Coast Technical College?
Emerald Coast Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 304 students, White (65.1%), Black or African American (18.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Emerald Coast Technical College?
About 52.6% of students at Emerald Coast Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Emerald Coast Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $31,654 six years after entry and $36,180 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Emerald Coast Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Emerald Coast Technical College public or private?
Emerald Coast Technical College is a public institution located in DeFuniak Springs, FL.
Is Emerald Coast Technical College an HBCU?
No. Emerald Coast Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Emerald Coast Technical College a tribal college?
No. Emerald Coast Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Emerald Coast Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Emerald Coast Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.0%).
Is Emerald Coast Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Emerald Coast 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
- 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.