William T McFatter Technical College
Davie, FL 33317
About William T McFatter Technical College
William T McFatter Technical College is a public community college in Davie, Florida, enrolling about 697 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 66.35% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,656.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at William T McFatter Technical College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 775% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William T McFatter Technical College | — | $11,901 | 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 William T McFatter Technical College really?
Evidence: average net price at William T McFatter Technical College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at William T McFatter Technical College is $11,901.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,901 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,654 above the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $6,799 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.
William T McFatter Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for William T McFatter 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
$11,901
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,888 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,031 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,924 |
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 William T McFatter Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting94
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training36
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)26
- Information Technology25
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training25
See earnings & programs for more.
Is William T McFatter Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
William T McFatter 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 William T McFatter Technical College.
Campus
Location
Davie, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33317
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 36% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
697
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,899
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 21.59%
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 William T McFatter 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 William T McFatter 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 William T McFatter 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 | — | — | $4,047 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,769 |
| 2015 | — | — | $9,197 |
| 2016 | — | — | $9,732 |
| 2017 | — | — | $4,591 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,983 |
| 2020 | — | — | $9,011 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,815 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,837 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,919 |
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
William T McFatter Technical College reported total enrollment of about 697 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (33.7%), and White (16.9%). About 21.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at William T McFatter Technical College in 2024 is 697 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,899 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.2%
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
62.50% 100% Completion Time
66.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.50% of students graduating from William T McFatter Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 90% male / 10% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 88% male / 12% 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.
William T McFatter Technical College graduates earn a median of $41,656 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of William T McFatter Technical College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $41,656. Average net price used in cost models: $11,901.
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 William T McFatter Technical College graduates report median earnings of $41,656 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 William T McFatter Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at William T McFatter Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for William T McFatter Technical College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for William T McFatter 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: $5,972
- Florida median near the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 0.90× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.82× 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.
William T McFatter Technical College at a glance
William T McFatter Technical College
William T McFatter Technical College is a public institution in Davie, FL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Fire Science/Fire-fightingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American43.6%Hispanic or Latino33.7%White or Caucasian16.9%
Schools near William T McFatter Technical College
Other campuses in Davie, 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 William T McFatter Technical College located?
William T McFatter Technical College is located in Davie, FL.
How much does William T McFatter Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,901 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains William T McFatter Technical College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,901), completion (66.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($41,656). 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 William T McFatter Technical College?
William T McFatter Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,899 students, Black or African American (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (33.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend William T McFatter Technical College?
About 44.0% of students at William T McFatter Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of William T McFatter Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $34,195 six years after entry and $41,656 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at William T McFatter Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is William T McFatter Technical College public or private?
William T McFatter Technical College is a public institution located in Davie, FL.
Is William T McFatter Technical College an HBCU?
No. William T McFatter Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is William T McFatter Technical College a tribal college?
No. William T McFatter Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is William T McFatter Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—William T McFatter Technical College reports 33.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is William T McFatter Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for William T McFatter 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.